Notes by Firefox

Name: Notes by Firefox
Rating: 3.964 (611 reviews)
Author: Firefox

By: Firefox

Displays a sidebar that lets you take notes on web pages.

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Features & Capabilities

Notes by Firefox is a straightforward and secure notepad extension designed for Firefox users. It provides a convenient sidebar that lets you jot down notes directly related to the web pages you're viewing, enhancing your browsing and research workflow. Whether you need to save quick thoughts, links, or detailed information, this extension keeps your notes organized and easily accessible without leaving your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Firefox

Daily users:

19,378 -121

Rating:

3.96

(611)

Version:

4.3.7 Last updated: 2020-09-18

Version code:

5100677

Creation date:

2017-05-15

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

1.82MB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

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Ranking

# 515 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#17 in Shopping ▲ 1

#27 in Feeds, News & Blogging

#2 in linotes keyword 0

#6 in note keyword 43

#13 in firefox keyword 24

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Developed by:

Firefox

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/notes-by-firefox/

Website:

https://github.com/mozilla/notes

User Reviews

Users like Notes by Firefox for being simple, intuitive and useful as a distraction‑free desktop/sidebar note tool. Major recurring complaints: the sync feature was removed, the add‑on is no longer maintained (no Android/mobile support), and there are visual/theme issues such as a buggy dark mode. Overall: good for local desktop use but missing sync, mobile access, and recent updates.

Pros

Simple, intuitive and easy to use for quick notes
Works well as a desktop/sidebar note-taking tool
Minimal, distraction-free interface favored by users

Cons

Sync feature was removed or no longer works; users repeatedly ask for it to be restored
No mobile/Android access; extension appears unsupported or abandoned
Not updated/maintained for years
Visual/theme problems: dark mode is buggy and the add-on often ignores browser theme colors

Recent reviews

It's the best I could find. Pastes rich text but not links or images. Well laid out with headings list page clicking to open the edit page and arrow back.

by pi*****, 2026-05-20

by *****, 2026-03-26

by Dr*****, 2026-01-03

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Is Notes by Firefox Safe?

Risk impact

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Notes by Firefox does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

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Notes by Firefox has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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