Simple Notepad

Make notes and sync them. What could be more simple?

Simple Notepad - Easy Note-Taking and Syncing Chrome Extension

'Simple Notepad' is a convenient Chrome extension that facilitates easy note creation. It gives users the flexibility to create multiple notes which can be automatically synced across different Chrome installations, thanks to the bookmark syncing feature. The extension not only remembers the user's editing position but also offers the ease of copying selected text, links, and page details directly to the note via a right-click menu, ensuring seamless web browsing and note-taking all at once.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Version: 1.5.3 (Last updated: 2012-07-18)
Creation date: 2012-07-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • bookmarks
  • contextMenus
Size: 621.57K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

What could be more simple than wanting to create a note whilst browsing the web? Well Simple Notepad allows you to do just that! In fact Simple Notepad lets you create as many notes as you want. Do you use more than one installation of Chrome? Then your notes will sync across your different installations using your bookmarks so you'll never have to worry about keeping your notes in sync manually, or wonder what the note said on your other machine, it just happens!

Ok so enough of the waffle here is a feature list:

-- Create multiple notes -- Notes backed up to your Google bookmarks (this can be turned on/off in the Simple Notepad options) -- Notes synced across Chrome installations (requires Bookmark Syncing) -- Synchronizing on a schedule and manually force a synchronization. -- It will remember where you were editing the note and keep the cursor position and even the selection. -- Resize the note window to whatever size you like. -- Copy selected text to a note using a right click menu. -- Copy a link to a note using a right click menu -- Copy the page title and URL to a note using a right click menu -- Can choose between the classic Simple Notepad layout and an Opera Notes style layout

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Helpful for daily note-taking
  • Effective for saving notes while working
  • Basic functionality as a notepad is appreciated
Cons
  • Sync functionality does not work properly
  • Lacks a Trash/Undo feature for deleted notes
  • Some users experienced bookmark issues after installation
  • Developer updates and support are desired but uncertain
Most mentioned
  • Sync issues
  • Lack of Trash Button
  • Simplicity of the interface
  • Effectiveness for note-taking
  • Desire for developer updates
User reviews
There is no Trash Button. Notes accidentally deleted will never be recovered. Even temporally notes, the user might need to keep the material for later reference. User at risk of disappointments and risk of notes accidentally deleted and not recovered.
by Kei Soh, 2025-01-11

Simple and does the job, nothing more. I love it. However, this extension may not exist much longer, and I wish the developer would update this extension to follow chrome's new guidelines, if possible? Please? re: "This extension may soon no longer be supported because it doesn't follow best practices for Chrome extensions."
by Rob Earls, 2024-08-29

Sync does not work. Deletes new notes and does not update regularly.
by Theo Doro, 2024-06-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple Notepad requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Simple Notepad has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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