# Notepad

> A simple yet modern notepad for Android and Wear OS

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kfaraj.notepad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kamal Faraj
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 474,454
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (4,268 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2014-09-11
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 5.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kfaraj.notepad)
- **Website:** [https://www.kfaraj.com/](https://www.kfaraj.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kfaraj.com/privacy](https://www.kfaraj.com/privacy)

## Description

Notepad is a simple yet modern note-taking Chrome extension designed for Android and Wear OS users. It allows you to take notes quickly and easily on your phone or tablet, ensuring your important information is always at your fingertips.

By signing in with your Google account, Notepad automatically syncs your notes across your Android devices, so you can access them anytime and anywhere. Additionally, the extension pairs with your Wear OS watch, displaying notes taken on your phone directly on your wrist for instant access without needing to pull out your phone.

## Rankings

- #102,641 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kfaraj.notepad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise Notepad for its simple, clean, and intuitive interface that makes quick note-taking easy. The app’s offline capability and lack of mandatory sign-in are repeatedly appreciated, along with long-term reliability and usefulness for everyday tasks like lists and reminders. A recurring drawback is the lack of a title/label field for notes, alongside some feature requests and occasional wear OS or reminder-related issues. Overall, sentiment is positive, with users seeking minor improvements rather than a radical redesign.

### Pros

- Simple, clean, unobtrusive design that keeps the focus on notes
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for daily note-taking
- Offline capability / no mandatory sign-in
- Reliable for long-term use with broad positive sentiment
- Versatile for diverse tasks (grocery lists, reminders, quick jotting)

### Cons

- Lacks a title/name field for notes (no option to assign a title or labels)

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