# Notes by URL

> A simple note-taking extension that allows you to take notes on any webpage.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `notes-by-url`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** unlocomqx
- **Category:** bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-16
- **First published:** 2025-03-18
- **Size:** 1.29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/notes-by-url/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/unlocomqx/url-notes/issues](https://github.com/unlocomqx/url-notes/issues)

## Description

This easy-to-use note-taking extension lets you write down notes directly on any webpage, so you never lose track of important ideas. With just a click, a simple note panel pops up, making it quick and hassle-free to save your thoughts. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to keep their notes handy while browsing the web.

## Rankings

- #120,046 — Overall
- #164 — linotes

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `scripting`

### Host permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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