OrbitNote

Create, convert, connect: take your digital documents to the next level with OrbitNote.
OrbitNote is a Chrome extension that enhances the functionality and usage of digital documents. It allows you to open documents in various platforms such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Google Classroom and more, bringing accessibility right at your fingertips. With OrbitNote, you can readily collaborate in real-time, highlight and extract important details, add comments and instructions, and even draw or scribble on your digital documents. Explore the premium features as part of Read&Write subscription.
Manifest V3
Users: -
Version: 7.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-28)
Creation date: 2020-06-18
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • gcm
  • idle
  • alarms
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • identity
  • identity.email
Host permissions:
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
Size: 972.80K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

OrbitNote (v6.0.5)
237,890+ 2.20 (10)

User reviews

Pros
  • Some users find it helpful for reading text and improving pronunciation.
  • A few users refer to it as the best app they have ever used and recommend it.
Cons
  • Many users report that it deletes assignments and PDFs.
  • It has been described as annoying, finicky, and leading to computer issues such as restarts.
  • Users express frustration over being forced to use it by their schools and having difficulty uninstalling it.
  • Frequent complaints about it being glitchy and having a slow loading time.
  • Concerns over the extension asking for personal information and having access to Google Drive.
Most mentioned
  • Forced installation by schools
  • Annoying and glitchy performance
  • Inability to uninstall the extension
  • Issues with deleting files or assignments
  • Concerns about personal information security
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
sucks
by Kai Akam, 2025-01-23

Horrible and school forces me to use it.
by Grier Collins, 2024-12-02

terrible app if you work in a school district DONT USE!!! it deletes a lot of assignments and PDFs and my computer broke for a little while after it was installed.
by Audrey Church, 2024-11-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

OrbitNote requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

OrbitNote has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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