# Notes by Firefox

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/notes-by-firefox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/notes-by-firefox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `notes-by-firefox`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Firefox
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,shopping
- **Daily users:** 18,721
- **Weekly downloads:** 161
- **Rating:** 3.96 / 5 (611 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.7
- **Last updated:** 2020-09-18
- **First published:** 2017-05-15
- **Size:** 1.82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/notes-by-firefox/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/mozilla/notes](https://github.com/mozilla/notes)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #536 — Overall
- #17 — Shopping
- #30 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #2 — linotes
- #6 — note
- #15 — firefox

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `identity`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

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

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## Review summary

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 Major recurring complaints: the sync feature was removed, the add‑on is no longer maintained (no Android/mobile support), and there are visual/theme issues such as a buggy dark mode.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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/notes-by-firefox)