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Clipboard Manager Chrome extension

Clipboard Manager keeps a short history of what you've copied and lets you reach recent items from the toolbar popup or right-click context menu instead of retyping or re-copying. It's best for anyone who copies and pastes frequently. The catch: it needs clipboard read and write access to work.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • free to use
  • quick access to recent clipboard items
  • works from both the toolbar popup and right-click context menu
  • simple, focused feature set

Cons

  • requires clipboard read and write permissions
  • clipboard history could include sensitive copied text
  • no mention of cross-device sync in the listing

Best for

  • reusing recently copied text without switching windows
  • pasting from a clipboard history via right-click
  • people who copy and paste frequently while writing or coding
  • quickly grabbing an earlier copied snippet

Skip it if

  • users needing a synced clipboard across multiple devices without checking that feature first
  • anyone uncomfortable granting an extension clipboard access

Key features

  • recent clipboard history in the toolbar popup
  • right-click context menu access to past copies
  • one-click paste of a previous item
  • activeTab access for pasting into the current page

What Clipboard Manager does

Clipboard Manager keeps track of text you've recently copied and surfaces it through the toolbar popup or the right-click context menu, so you can paste something you copied earlier without having to go find and re-copy it. It's a lightweight tool focused on that one workflow.

Is Clipboard Manager safe?

The extension asks for clipboardRead, clipboardWrite, activeTab, tabs, storage, scripting, and contextMenus permissions, which it needs to capture and paste clipboard content. Because clipboard history can include sensitive text you've copied, be mindful of what you copy while it's active.

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Clipboard Manager: FAQs

Is the Clipboard Manager extension free?

Yes. The store shows a free install with no subscription or paid tier mentioned.

Why does Clipboard Manager need both clipboardRead and clipboardWrite?

Read access lets it capture what you copy so it can build a history. Write access lets it put a chosen item back on your clipboard when you select it. Without both, it could not do its job.

How do I paste an older copy with Clipboard Manager?

Copy as normal, then open the toolbar popup or right-click and choose from the recent items. Selecting one pastes it into the field you have focused.

Which clipboard tools can replace this one?

Windows has a built-in clipboard history on Win+V and macOS needs a third-party app for the same. Other extensions include Clipboard History and Super Clipboard Manager, which add features such as pinning.

How many items does the history hold?

The listing gives no number. Copy several test strings and see when the oldest disappears, and do not treat it as long-term storage.

Does it capture passwords I copy from a password manager?

It captures whatever reaches the clipboard, so a copied password could appear in the history. Clear the history after copying credentials, or avoid using it while you work with secrets.

Where is my clipboard history stored?

It holds the history within the extension for your use, and the listing describes no account or sync. That suggests local storage, but the listing does not state it outright.

Does Clipboard Manager work between my laptop and phone?

The listing does not describe cross-device sync. Use a tool built for syncing, such as your OS's cloud clipboard, if you need that.

Can I paste into any text field on a page?

It uses activeTab to paste into the focused field on the current page. Some pages, such as Chrome's internal pages and the Web Store, block extensions, so it will not work there.

Can it keep images or only text?

The description and permissions point to copied text. Do not expect it to keep images or files.

Will Clipboard Manager slow the browser down?

The listing makes no performance claims. A text-only history is unlikely to be heavy, but if you notice lag, disable it and compare.

Who should skip Clipboard Manager?

Anyone who handles sensitive text all day and cannot risk it being retained, and anyone who needs search, pinning or sync. It is a simple recent-items tool.