
SnapText – Lightning-Fast Text Expander
Stop retyping. Privacy-first text expander for Chrome.
# Productivity ToolsWhat is SnapText – Lightning-Fast Text Expander?
Stop typing the same thing twice! Lightning-fast text expansion that stays 100% local. No cloud, no accounts, no tracking. Works everywhere: Gmail, Slack, Twitter. Smart variables liketoday auto-update.
Problem
Users spend excessive time retyping repetitive text manually across platforms like Gmail, Slack, and Twitter, risking errors and inefficiency.
Solution
A Chrome extension enabling text expansion with local storage for privacy. Users create shortcuts (e.g., ";sig" expands to a full signature) and use smart variables like {{today}} auto-updating dates, working offline without accounts.
Customers
Customer support agents, marketers, writers, and professionals handling repetitive typing tasks daily.
Unique Features
100% local/no cloud storage, no accounts, smart variables (e.g., {{time}}, {{email}}), Chrome-wide compatibility, and instant setup.
User Comments
Saves hours weekly
Privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based tools
Works seamlessly across websites
Easy shortcut customization
No lag or sync issues
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes (as of analysis), founder @hillelwayne has 3.4K followers on X, free Chrome extension with plans for paid features.
Market Size
The global productivity software market, including text expansion tools, is projected to reach $46.49 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research).