From free to freemium
Lightning Autofill v12 has a ton of improvements as well as being on the more secure and future-proof Manifest V3 (MV3) browser extensions platform. However, with this major update Lightning Autofill has also shifted to a freemium service. After 14 years of being completely free, this was the only way forward for the continued development of Lightning Autofill.
We understand this may be difficult for many of our loyal users, but by embracing freemium we can introduce new features and provide support for an even better user experience. We remain committed to your privacy, so Lightning Autofill continues to have no tracking whatsoever. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support as we embark on this exciting new chapter with Lightning Autofill. 🙏
Breaking changes for existing users
The change to the freemium model brings about a few changes that would be considered “breaking changes” for existing users. These changes are outlined below.
- After executing 10 profiles, Lightning Autofill will stop working until the next day. Upgrade to the Plus or Pro plan for unlimited autofills.
- JavaScript rules will no longer execute unless you upgrade to the Pro plan.
- JavaScript variables will no longer work unless you upgrade to the Pro plan.
Autofill()
has been removed as it’s no longer allowed under MV3 policies. See FAQ #40 for more information.injectJquery()
has been removed, so if you have rules that rely on this internal function, replace jQuery with vanilla JavaScript.- The “Auto-import from the URL” option has been removed. Upgrade to the Plus or Pro plan to manage your data in Google Sheets (cloud sync).
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