Chrome Notes

A simple notepad extension for Google Chrome

Chrome Notes - Simple Notepad Extension

Chrome Notes is a simple notepad extension for Google Chrome that allows you to easily take notes, use speech to text, have multiple notes, and work offline. It also offers right-click options, customizable font size, and is ad-free. The extension is lightweight, has a focus mode for distraction-free writing, and allows for full backups to be downloaded and uploaded.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 100,000+
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2020-05-12
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • clipboardRead
  • downloads
  • contextMenus
Size: 26.51K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Edge Notes (v1.5.0)
5,610+ 3.90 (9)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very simple and efficient to use
  • Quickly access and save important notes
  • Multiple mini features available
  • Ability to copy and edit text content easily
  • Dark mode is appreciated by many users
Cons
  • Speech to text functionality is not working or unclear
  • Lack of text customization options (font size, bold, color)
  • Animated pencil feature is distracting and has no option to turn off
  • Text contrast is poor for visually impaired users
  • Window position is 'stuck' and users wish for the ability to move it
Most mentioned
  • Speech to text feature not functioning
  • Desire for increased text formatting options
  • Need for better text contrast and visibility
  • Request for adjustable window size and position
  • Overall ease of use and practicality in daily tasks
User reviews
very useful. I wish you could pin it to your screen and do other things with it open tho.
by Eddie O'Donnell, 2025-03-20

Good but WE NEED A POP-UP THAT SAYS 'ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DELETE' BECAUSE I ACCIDENTALLY CLICKED THE DELETE BUTTON ON MY NOTES. AND NOW I DONT KNOW WHAT MY NOTES ARE FOR MY EXAM
by Victoria, 2025-03-18

Je l'utilise a touts les jours
by Daniel Perron, 2025-02-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome Notes requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Chrome Notes has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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