Chrome clipboard managers after the Manifest V2 removal: what to check before switching

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Google's phase-out of Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome has now concluded, with the Chrome Web Store removing remaining V2 extensions by August 31, 2026. Many classic clipboard managers were abandoned before the deadline, leaving users without warning when their tools stopped working or disappeared. The article advises checking whether a replacement is Manifest V3, handles text versus rich content, where it captures copied data, and where its history is stored. It also recommends looking for password and Incognito exclusions, search, pins, export options, and clear free-tier limits. The piece is AI-assisted and includes a promotional mention of Clipstay, a text-only clipboard manager with limitations the author notes.

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