Smart Lipsum

Instant placeholder text for Chrome. Popup, right-click, and keyboard shortcut. Zero data collection. Under 50KB.

Add to Chrome — Free
Version 1.0.0 Size ~15KB MIT License

Features

Everything you need for placeholder text, nothing you don't.

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Three Input Methods

Popup interface, right-click context menu, or Ctrl+Shift+L keyboard shortcut.

Flexible Units

Paragraphs, sentences, or exact word count. From 1 paragraph to 9,999 words.

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Always Plain Text

No rich text surprises. Pastes cleanly into VS Code, terminals, CMS, and any editor.

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HTML Wrapping

Optional <p>, <li>, <h1>–<h3> tags for quick prototyping.

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Dark Mode

Auto, light, or dark theme. Matches your browser and OS preference automatically.

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Zero Data Collection

No tracking, no analytics, no network requests. Works 100% offline.

How It Works

Generate placeholder text in three clicks or one shortcut.

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Click the Icon

Open the popup from the Chrome toolbar, or right-click any text field.

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Choose Length

Pick paragraphs, sentences, or words. Set the exact count you need.

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Copy or Insert

Click Copy, or let context menu insert directly. Text is on your clipboard.

Privacy

Your data stays on your device. Always.

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No tracking or analytics

Zero telemetry, no usage data collected.

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No network requests

Never contacts any external server, API, or CDN.

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Works 100% offline

Text generation happens entirely on your device.

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Minimal permissions

Only clipboardWrite, storage, activeTab, contextMenus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Smart Lipsum.

What is the best Chrome extension for generating lorem ipsum text?

Smart Lipsum is a lightweight Chrome extension that provides three ways to generate placeholder text: a popup interface for detailed control, a right-click context menu for quick insertion into text fields, and a customizable keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+L) for instant generation. It copies clean plain text, requires minimal permissions, and works entirely offline.

How do I generate lorem ipsum text in Chrome without a website?

Install Smart Lipsum from the Chrome Web Store. Click the extension icon to open the popup, choose your desired length (paragraphs, sentences, or words), and click "Copy to Clipboard." You can also right-click any text field and select from preset amounts, or press Ctrl+Shift+L to generate and copy instantly.

Does Smart Lipsum collect any user data?

No. Smart Lipsum collects zero user data. It makes no network requests, includes no analytics or tracking code, and works 100% offline. The only data stored is your personal preferences (theme, presets), saved locally through Chrome's built-in sync storage.

Can I generate HTML-formatted lorem ipsum text?

Yes. Toggle the "Wrap in HTML tags" option and choose from <p>, <li> (wrapped in <ul>), or heading tags (<h1> through <h3>). The raw HTML code is copied to your clipboard, ready for pasting into code editors or CMS templates.

What permissions does Smart Lipsum need?

Smart Lipsum requires only four permissions: clipboardWrite (to copy text), storage (to save preferences), activeTab (to insert text via right-click), and contextMenus (to create the right-click menu). It does not request "read all data on all websites" or any broad browsing permissions.

Does Smart Lipsum work offline?

Yes, completely. Smart Lipsum works 100% offline. Text generation happens entirely on your device using a built-in word dictionary. The extension never contacts any external server, API, or CDN. Once installed, it works without any internet connection.

Why does my current lorem ipsum extension copy rich text?

Many lorem ipsum extensions use older copy methods that preserve text formatting. This causes issues when pasting into code editors, terminals, or CMS fields. Smart Lipsum always uses navigator.clipboard.writeText(), which guarantees clean plain text output without any formatting, fonts, or colors.