What Is Fake Data (fakedata.pro)?

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Fake Data is a browser extension that fills web forms with generated data so developers and testers can exercise forms without typing every field by hand. It is aimed at people who repeatedly test sign-up, checkout, or profile forms and want realistic-looking input quickly. It installs on Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, and the site says it works with no advanced setup or configuration on first use. A free tier is listed alongside paid Pro and Ultra options.

What it does

The core job is simple: instead of manually entering names, emails, addresses, and similar fields, the extension populates them for you. The site describes it as "the form filler that every web developer must use," and positions ease of use as its main difference from other fillers — you install it and it is ready, rather than requiring extensive configuration first.

Beyond basic filling, the listed capabilities are:

  • Customisation — options can be adjusted to fit your workflow.
  • Programmability — you can extend it with your own JavaScript to generate data in whatever shape you need.
  • Custom element support — it can be extended to recognise inputs built with Material Design and other UI libraries, which often don't behave like standard HTML inputs.
  • Learning — it remembers what type of data belongs in a field you've filled before, so repeat visits to the same field are handled automatically, on any website.
  • Ongoing updates and support — bug fixes and new features are released regularly, and the site says questions, bug reports, and feature requests get quick responses, including help writing scripts.

Who it fits

Your situation Fit
You test forms repeatedly and want zero-config filling Strong — install-and-go is the stated design goal
Your forms use custom or component-library inputs Good, but expect to extend it rather than rely on defaults
You need generated data in a specific format Good if you're willing to write JavaScript
You only fill a form once in a while Probably unnecessary; manual entry is fine
You need a guarantee about data realism or compliance Check the generated output yourself; the site doesn't make such claims

Pricing as listed

The site shows three tiers:

  • Free — described as including "everything you need" for easier, more productive form filling.
  • Pro — €4.99 /life — unlocks additional features beyond the free set.
  • Ultra — €2.99 /month — described as upgrading the Pro licence with access to "ultra powerful services."

The page includes "Buy Now" links but no payment details, refund terms, or login requirements, so confirm those at purchase if they matter to you. Note the Pro price is presented as a one-time lifetime figure while Ultra is recurring monthly.

Getting started

  1. Open fakedata.pro and choose the install link for your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Opera).
  2. Install the extension and open a page with a form you want to test.
  3. Trigger the filler on the form and check which fields were populated.
  4. For fields it misreads or skips, use the customisation options or add your own JavaScript to generate the right data.
  5. Revisit the same field later to confirm it remembers the data type you assigned.

The main snags to expect are custom-built inputs that don't expose standard field attributes — these are the cases the site itself flags as needing extension — and fields whose expected format (dates, phone numbers, postal codes) differs from the default generated values.