Category Tabs for Google Keep™

Better organise your Google Keep notes
What is Category Tabs for Google Keep™?
Category Tabs for Google Keep™ is a non-disruptive Chrome extension designed to facilitate easy sorting of your Google Keep notes. By assigning each category a unique color, you streamline the location and organization process. Gain quick access to specified categories by simply selecting the desired color tab. The extension retains all other functionalities of Google Keep and supports all color options. Customize your categories through the Keep menu for an optimized note-keeping experience.

Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Rating: 3.95 (373)
Version: 20.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-08)
Creation date: 2020-04-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • menus
Host permissions:
  • https://keep.google.com/*
Size: 172.03K

Other platforms

Category Tabs for Google Keep™ (v20.3.2)
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Extension summary

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Tired of wasting time looking look through and re-sorting all of your notes on Google Keep?

With Category Tabs for Google Keep™, you can now sort your new and existing notes by category. Each category represents one color. Adding a note to a category is very easy, just change the color of the note. When you want to view the notes you have sorted by color, simply click on the note color you wish to view. If you would like to view your you entire collection of notes/checklists, there is an “All” option next to the color options (this option is set by default).

Category Tabs for Google Keep™ seamlessly integrates into the page and the options to look at your notes/checklists in list view or gird view is still available. The ability to post a quick note/list/picture is still available as well and is still placed in the same spot as it usually is. This application supports all the colors offered by Google Keep.

You can access the settings by opening the menu in google keep, and hit "Customize Categories"

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great concept for organizing notes by color
  • Helps in quickly navigating through notes
  • Works well and synchronizes quickly with mobile app
  • Provides another method for sorting notes by label or color
  • Deletes the need for text on colors, improving navigation
Cons
  • Issues when creating new notes with colors, leading to accidental deletions
  • Looks ugly in dark mode
  • Limited color options due to Google Keep's restrictions
  • No ability to hide archived notes under category tabs
  • Lacks features like syncing with calendar or sub-labels
Most mentioned
  • User experience issues with note creation
  • Desire for additional organizational features
  • Functionality problems in dark mode
  • Satisfaction with overall concept and functionality
  • Suggestions for better navigation and usability
Recent reviews
by Marek Bogdała, 2024-01-11

Best of all! Durch die universelle Verfügbarkeit (alle zugelassenen Geräte lesen und schreiben) unverzichtbar!
by Hotte M, 2023-12-14

Love it and work with it all the time.
by Maayan Barnea-Zohar, 2023-12-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Category Tabs for Google Keep™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Category Tabs for Google Keep™ has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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