Form History Control (II)

Name: Form History Control (II)
Rating: 4.071428571428571 (28 reviews)
Author: Stephan

Manage form history entries (search, view, edit, cleanup, export/import) and easy formfiller.

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Form History Control (II) is a powerful Chrome extension that automatically saves text entered in any form as you type, ensuring your data is safe and can be quickly recovered if something goes wrong. It offers comprehensive form history management features such as searching, viewing, editing, and cleaning up entries, as well as exporting and importing your form data.

Additionally, the extension includes an easy-to-use form filler, speeding up the process of filling out forms online. This tool is perfect for anyone looking to increase productivity and prevent data loss in online forms.

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By:

Stephan

Users:

5,000+

Rating:

4.07

(28)

Version:

3.0.3.0 Last updated: 2025-04-28

Creation date:

2020-01-10

Risk:

Permissions:

contextMenus
activeTab
tabs
storage
alarms
clipboardWrite

Host permissions:

*://*/*
file:///*

Size:

608.26K

Email:

fo*****@yahoo.com

URLs:

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 13,858 ▼ 39

Other rankings

#3496 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 11 #3 in form keyword 22 #18 in control keyword 37 #36 in history keyword 25 ▼ 1 #131 in auto save keyword 8 ▲ 3

Other platforms

Form History Control (v2.5.11.0)

7,118+ 4.31

(102)

User reviews

Form History Control (II) is highly praised as an indispensable extension for recovering lost form data, saving users significant time and frustration. It stands out as a unique tool with no close alternatives on Chrome and is well-maintained by its developer. However, multiple reviews mention bugs, inconsistent performance, and security concerns regarding data privacy and protection. The interface is noted as somewhat clunky, and some important features may not work reliably. Overall, its utility outweighs the drawbacks, making it a valuable extension for frequent form users.

Pros

Saves a lot of time by recovering lost form data, making it a lifesaver for users.
Unique and invaluable functionality not matched by other Chrome extensions.
Well-maintained by the developer, with quick updates after Chrome changes.
Effective replacement for older similar extensions like Typio and Lazarus.
Offers options for privacy controls such as disabling history per domain and cleaning history periodically.

Cons

Occasionally buggy and inconsistent in saving form data, with some reports of it not working anymore.
Clunky and outdated interface that could be improved for better user experience.
Concerns about security and privacy, especially regarding unprotected access to saved personal data.
Does not save passwords effectively and may save sensitive data unintentionally without password protection.
Some users face issues with features like whitelist not functioning properly, leading to unwanted data accumulation.

Recent reviews

Indispensable! Thank you for FormHistoryControl - while sometimes buggy it has already saved me hours of work. I just donated 20 € via Paypal for the effort. This is Stephan's account in case anyone would want to do the same: stephan.mahieu@gmail.com

Kai Kemmann, 2025-04-28

I was quite afraid this extension was going to lapse; i have seen nothing else close to it available and i find the capabilities invaluable. I don't know if i first started using it while searching for such an extension or if i just wanted to try test it and see, but i do know i would have been very disappointed if Stephan could not update it to comply with whatever updates Chrome made and would likely switch browsers to something it could run on-

brucemc777, 2025-03-25

Such a useful extension, can be a real life-saver! Delighted to see it's been "brought back from the dead" pretty quickly after Chrome disabled it - big Kudos to the developer for that.

Steve Chambers, 2025-03-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Form History Control (II) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Form History Control (II) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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