# Scratch Pad

> Simple note taking app using the medium editor that you can set as your homepage.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/scratch-pad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/scratch-pad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `scratch-pad`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ian
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 73
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** 2021-07-26
- **First published:** 2018-12-20
- **Size:** 4.24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scratch-pad/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/careyi3/scratchpad](https://github.com/careyi3/scratchpad)

## Description

Scratch Pad is a lightweight Chrome extension designed for quick and effective note taking. Utilizing the popular Medium editor, it provides a clean and intuitive interface to jot down your thoughts without distractions. Users can conveniently set Scratch Pad as their homepage, allowing immediate access to notes whenever the browser starts. Installation is simple—just add the extension, click the toolbar icon, and start capturing ideas instantly.

For developers and contributors interested in enhancing the extension, the Scratch Pad's source code is openly available on GitHub [here](https://github.com/careyi3/scratchpad). This tool is perfect for users seeking a minimalistic, accessible, and user-friendly note taking solution within their browser environment.

## Rankings

- #13,426 — Overall
- #48 — match
- #90 — medium
- #132 — homepage
- #161 — watch
- #176 — contribute

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

## Safety

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