# Notebook

> Simple Note-taking App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.athira.notepad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.athira.notepad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.athira.notepad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AR Tech Apps : Utility, Finance
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 65,228
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (133 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-19
- **First published:** 2018-06-07
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.athira.notepad)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-R1uHoUbI0U4SBmxyAKzF\_H-0LI\_uG7JU2jj0lDPFo/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-R1uHoUbI0U4SBmxyAKzF_H-0LI_uG7JU2jj0lDPFo/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Notebook is a lightweight and simple note-taking Chrome extension designed for users who want an efficient way to jot down ideas and reminders. With a clean, unified interface and smooth operation, Notebook requires no login, captures no personal or device information, and contains zero ads. It supports offline use ensuring you can access and write notes anytime without an internet connection.

Key features include easy sharing, importing, and downloading of notes, a convenient dark theme, and voice input via Google Assistant by saying 'Ok Google' to write a note. Its privacy-focused design excludes any permissions, location tracking, or data capture, making it a secure and comfortable note-taking solution for everyone.

## Rankings

- #267,608 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate Notebook for being a lightweight, simple, and ad-free app with features like dark mode and easy export options. However, common issues include app crashes, no automatic saving, lack of a search feature, and no trash bin for restoring deleted notes, which affect overall usability.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience appreciated by multiple users.
- Simple and lightweight app that fulfills basic note-taking needs.
- Useful features like dark mode and export/share functionality.
- Positive feedback on the recent update improving usability.
- No intrusive ads or permissions.

### Cons

- App crashes and fails to open for some users.
- Lack of automatic saving requires manual saves.
- No search functionality to find notes/documents.
- Absence of a trash/recycle bin to recover deleted notes.
- Defaulting to HTML format occasionally observed.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.athira.notepad)