# Zettel Notes : Markdown App

> App based on Zettelkasten method with markdown support and synchronization

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.eu.thedoc.zettelnotes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.eu.thedoc.zettelnotes)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.eu.thedoc.zettelnotes`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** dax7
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 81,782
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (1,413 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2021-05-29
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.eu.thedoc.zettelnotes)
- **Website:** [https://zettelnotes.com](https://zettelnotes.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thedoc.eu.org/zettel-notes/privacy](https://thedoc.eu.org/zettel-notes/privacy)

## Description

Zettel Notes is a free, private markdown note-taking app built around the Zettelkasten method, enabling efficient knowledge management without vendor lock-in. It stores notes as separate markdown files, supporting offline use and optional synchronization via Dropbox, Git, WebDAV, and SFTP.

Key features include app lock, bookmarks, calendar view, full-text search, LaTeX support, multiple vaults, encryption with PGP keys or passwords, a plugin system, and templates. The app handles various note types such as task, audio, and bookmark notes, and supports multi-language interfaces. Users can import existing notes easily by adding repositories or folders, share notes as PDFs or HTML, and organize notes with sorting and subfolders. Zettel Notes emphasizes privacy with no data collection beyond crash reports, a clean ad-free experience, and extensive customization options via themes and fonts.

## Rankings

- #242,889 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.termux.permission.RUN_COMMAND`
- `org.eu.thedoc.zettelnotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Feature-rich with great markdown support
- Good synchronization options (Dropbox, Git)
- Fast and lightweight
- User-friendly interface
- Active development and responsive support

### Cons

- Complexity with syncing remote changes
- Some UI/UX elements could be improved
- Lack of desktop app
- Limitations with table editing
- Need for better customization of note title templates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.eu.thedoc.zettelnotes)