# Text Editor - Plain Notepad

> A simple tool to create & edit plain text files.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tuantv.android.texteditor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tuantv.android.texteditor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.tuantv.android.texteditor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Simple Apps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 421,982
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (840 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-27
- **First published:** 2020-11-10
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 4.57 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.tuantv.android.texteditor)
- **Website:** [https://tuantvdev.github.io/](https://tuantvdev.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tuantvdev.github.io/privacy-policy.html](https://tuantvdev.github.io/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Text Editor - Plain Notepad is a lightweight and straightforward Chrome extension designed for creating and editing plain text files with ease. It offers a simple interface free from distractions, ensuring a smooth experience for users looking to jot down notes, drafts, or any textual content quickly. 

This extension prioritizes user privacy by not requiring any unnecessary permissions, making it a secure choice for anyone wanting a reliable text editing tool within their browser. Should you encounter any issues or have suggestions, the developer welcomes feedback at thesimpleapps.dev@gmail.com.

## Rankings

- #109,057 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `dev.tuantv.android.texteditor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's simplicity, ability to handle large files, and useful features like search and replace. It is free and lightweight, making it suitable for basic text editing and config file changes. However, many users report frustrating ad experiences including loud auto-playing video ads and intrusive placements. There are also issues with file saving, lack of autosave, and limited cloud storage support. Overall, while functional and useful, excessive and aggressive ads and some usability flaws negatively impact the user experience.

### Pros

- Allows opening and editing large text files effectively.
- Supports essential features like search and replace.
- Saves edited files to their original location instead of creating duplicates.
- Simple and lightweight, comparable to a basic PC notepad, suitable for config and game file editing.
- Free to use with no initial cost.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads, especially loud video ads that play automatically with sound, are very annoying.
- Ads cover content and make the interface frustrating to use, sometimes using dark patterns to trick users into clicking them.
- Lack of autosave feature leading to data loss if app closes unexpectedly.
- Issues with saving files, including errors and forced 'Save As' that change file extensions.
- Inconsistent or insufficient integration with cloud services like Google Drive, limiting file management.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tuantv.android.texteditor)