The universal text expander that works everywhere. Transform shortcuts into full text instantly across Gmail, Slack, and every application you use. Built for professionals who value their time.
Try it yourself! Type a shortcut below and press Enter to see how snippets expand in real-time with variable substitution.
Get started in minutes with our simple 4-step process.
Add Populate Snippets to Chrome in one click. No signup required, no credit card needed.
Define shortcuts and their expanded text. Use variables like {{name}} for dynamic content.
Type "pop." followed by your shortcut anywhere - Gmail, Slack, any text field.
Press Enter to expand, then Ctrl+V to paste. Your text appears instantly with all variables filled.
Everything you need to supercharge your productivity.
Zero latency expansion. Type your shortcut and press Enter - your text appears instantly. No loading, no delays.
Gmail, Slack, Facebook, Twitter, Zendesk, Salesforce, and any text field across the web. One extension, universal coverage.
Use {{name}}, {{email}}, {{date}}, {{accountnumber}} and 20+ more variables. Create personalized templates that adapt automatically.
Organize snippets by project, client, team, or use case. Folder-specific snippets keep everything tidy and accessible.
All data stored locally on your device. We never see, collect, or transmit your snippets. Your data stays yours.
Perfect for customer support, sales, operations, and any team that types repetitive messages daily.
Find any snippet instantly with fuzzy search. No more scrolling through endless lists to find what you need.
Backup your snippets or share them with your team. Full import and export functionality included.
Change the trigger prefix, customize keyboard shortcuts, and adjust settings to match your workflow perfectly.
See how professionals across industries use Populate Snippets to save hours every week.
Handle 2x more tickets with pre-written responses for common questions. Personalize every message with customer-specific variables.
Close deals faster with instant access to proposals, follow-ups, and objection handlers. Maintain consistency while personalizing every interaction.
Screen candidates faster with templated responses. Send interview invites, rejection letters, and status updates in seconds instead of minutes.
Save time on repetitive code snippets, bug report templates, and technical documentation. Keep your team aligned with consistent messaging.
Use dynamic variables to create personalized templates that adapt automatically to each situation.
Add variables like {{name}} or {{email}} to your snippets. When you expand the snippet, simply fill in the values and they'll be inserted automatically. It's like mail merge for any text field on the web.
No hidden fees. No subscriptions. No credit card required. Ever.
We believe in making productivity tools accessible to everyone. Populate Snippets will always be free.
Your data is yours. We take privacy seriously and have built Populate Snippets with security and transparency in mind.
All your data stays on your device. We never see, collect, or transmit your snippets, personal information, or usage data. Period.
All snippets and settings are stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API. Your data never leaves your computer.
We don't collect, track, or analyze your usage. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking pixels. Nothing.
Your snippets stay on your device. We don't offer cloud sync because we don't have servers storing user data.
Zero third-party integrations, analytics tools, or data processors. Your privacy is never compromised.
Populate Snippets is designed with privacy as the foundation. Here's what we explicitly do not collect:
Populate Snippets requires certain Chrome permissions to function. Here's exactly why we need each one:
When you create snippets, they are stored using Chrome's local storage API (chrome.storage.local). This data:
You can export all your snippets at any time through the extension's settings. The export file is created locally on your device. We recommend backing up your snippets regularly if you have many important ones.
If we ever make changes to this privacy policy, we will update this page and the "Last Updated" date below. However, our core commitment to privacy will never change.
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
If you have any questions about how we handle privacy or data security, please contact us at [email protected]. We're happy to answer any concerns.
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