# Notesnook Secure Private Notes

> Encrypted notes, notebooks and journal. Unlimited notes & devices, no ads.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.streetwriters.notesnook](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.streetwriters.notesnook)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.streetwriters.notesnook`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Streetwriters (Private) Limited
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 256,730
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (6,940 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2020-04-27
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.streetwriters.notesnook)
- **Website:** [https://notesnook.com](https://notesnook.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://notesnook.com/privacy](https://notesnook.com/privacy)

## Description

**Notesnook** is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted notes app for private writing, journaling, planning and knowledge management. Create unlimited notes and sync them across unlimited devices with no ads, trackers or telemetry. Organize content with notebooks, tags, favorites, archives and linked notes, then search instantly across your library.

Use rich Markdown editing, tables, task lists, code blocks, formulas, attachments, web clipping, reminders and offline access. Notesnook also includes app locking, biometric protection, an encrypted vault, privacy mode, encrypted backups and flexible import/export options. The free plan includes unlimited notes and devices, while paid plans add features such as recurring reminders, task lists, enhanced storage and vault access.

## Rankings

- #140,841 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.fingerprints.service.ACCESS_FINGERPRINT_MANAGER`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.streetwriters.notesnook.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like Notesnook for strong security (end-to-end encryption), cross-device syncing (web, mobile, desktop) and an open-source, ad-free experience with an easy-to-use interface and robust editing (markdown, rich text, tagging). However, several reviews flag pricing and paywalls, with features moved behind subscriptions and frequent upsell prompts. Others report stability issues (crashes after updates, UI glitches) and concerns about exporting security (password requirements) and limited publishing/media options. Some also note self-hosting privacy claims. Overall, solid feature set and security but price, bugs, and export/publishing limitations are common complaints.

### Pros

- Strong security features with end-to-end encryption and data encryption; open-source.
- Cross-device synchronization across web, mobile, and desktop with account access anywhere.
- Open-source, non-proprietary format and an ad-free/free-tier experience.
- Easy-to-use interface with a simple, no-frills design yet full-featured capabilities.
- Robust editing options including markdown support, rich text formatting, tagging, and organization.

### Cons

- Pricing and paid features: many capabilities moved behind subscriptions with frequent upsell prompts.
- Stability and bugs: reports of crashes after updates and occasional UI glitches.
- Export/sharing security concerns: a reported export vulnerability could bypass password protection and save PDFs to the gallery.
- Limited publishing/media options: missing multimedia support and publishing/download options in certain content.

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