Chrome Notes

A simple notepad extension for Google Chrome

Chrome Notes is a user-friendly notepad extension for Google Chrome, designed to make note-taking simple and effective right within your browser. With features like speech to text, the ability to store multiple notes, and a right-click option to send selected text to a new note, Chrome Notes streamlines your writing process. It works offline, is ad-free, and keeps your notes private with local storage.

New users can enjoy functionalities such as adjustable font size, easy backup downloads, shortcuts for edit functions, and focus mode for distraction-free writing. Ideal for over 90,000 satisfied users seeking a lightweight and efficient notepad solution. Upgrade your note-taking experience with Chrome Notes today!

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
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Edge Notes (v1.5.0)
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User reviews

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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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