Chrome Notepad

Tracking since Apr 23, 2026.

Changelog

• May 16, 2026
  description

  Read articles, research, emails and take notes simultaneously without losing focus.
  
  Chrome Notepad puts a resizable and draggable notepad on every webpage you visit. No popups. No context switching. Just you, the content, and your thoughts. However you could also access and edit notes through a note app from the popup on clicking the extension icon
  
  FEATURES
  - Resizable, draggable on webpage notepad – Keep it open while you read
  - Rich text formatting – Bold, colors, highlight, to-do lists, and more
  - Auto-save locally – Never lose a note, even offline
  - Export to PDF – Download your notes anytime
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  1. Open any webpage
  2. Chrome Notepad icon appears in the corner - collapsed mode. It is draggable 
  3. Click to expand and show the notepad. It is resizable and draggable
  3. Take notes while reading
  4. Note auto-save.
  5. Click extension icon to access all notes
  
  FREE vs PRO
  
  Free: Local notes, export to PDF and others
  Pro: Auto-sync to cloud, backup to Google Drive, access notes everywhere
  
  Perfect for:
  ✓ Users taking notes from multiple sources browsing the web
  ✓ Students annotating articles and web content
  ✓ Writers capturing inspiration mid-read
  ✓ Anyone who reads and takes notes on the web
  
  PRIVACY
  Your notes stay on your device. Backups are encrypted and secure. Read more at chromenotepad.com/privacy
  
  PERMISSIONS
  - Access to webpages – To insert the notepad
  - Storage access – To save your notes locally
  - Optional: Google Drive (Pro only) – For backups
  
  No tracking. No ads. Just notes.
  
  ---
  
  Get Chrome Notepad. Think better. Read smarter. Write easier.

  Chrome Notepad - Your notes and tasks. On every webpage without switching tabs, fixed popups or side-panels.
  
  Take notes on any webpage without leaving the page. No side panels. No popups. No tab switching.
  
  Chrome Notepad puts a resizable, draggable notepad directly on every webpage you visit; keeping your notes in focus while you read, research, or write.
  
  WHAT MAKES CHROME NOTEPAD DIFFERENT
  
  Unlike traditional note apps that force you to switch between tabs, Chrome Notepad stays right there on the page. Highlight text. Take notes. Never lose focus.
  
  Perfect for researchers, students, and anyone who reads and takes notes online.
  
  FEATURES (All Free)
  
  ✓ Notes stay on the page — Resizable, draggable notepad
  ✓ Highlight text and capture it — Sticky highlights convert directly to notes
  ✓ Rich text formatting — Bold, colours, to-do lists, and more
  ✓ Auto-saves locally — Never lose a note, works offline
  ✓ Backup to Google Drive — Unlimited backups, unlimited restores
  ✓ Share notes — Send via link or email
  ✓ Export to PDF — Download anytime
  ✓ Access from web and phone — View all your notes anywhere
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  1. Install Chrome Notepad
  2. Open any webpage
  3. Click the icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+O) to expand the notepad
  4. Take notes while you read — the notepad stays on the page
  5. Highlight text to add directly to notes
  6. Archives automatically when you create new notes. 
  7. Access archive from extension icon in menu that opens an app
  7. Access all notes anytime from the web app
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  ✓ Researchers taking notes from multiple sources
  ✓ Students annotating articles and web content
  ✓ Writers capturing inspiration mid-read
  ✓ Anyone who reads and takes notes online
  
  WHY CHROME NOTEPAD?
  
  "I was copying and pasting into separate note apps, losing focus. Chrome Notepad lets me stay in the browser, highlight as I read, and keep everything organised without switching tabs."
  
  See the full workflow: https://youtu.be/suh1pBnXz2U?si=szrbBWxs0B5Yjhmw
  
  PRIVACY & SECURITY
  
  Your notes stay on your device. Backups are encrypted and secure. We never access your data.
  
  PERMISSIONS
  
  ✓ Storage — To save notes locally
  ✓ Google Drive (optional) — For backups you control
  
  GET STARTED
  
  Chrome Notepad is 100% free. All features are always free. Install now and simplify how you take notes online.
  
  ---
  
  OPTIONAL: Try the web app at chromenotepad.com for editing notes and accessing them from your phone.
  
  Learn more: chromenotepad.com

• May 16, 2026
  short_description

  The notepad for Chrome that doesn't get in your way

  Your notes and tasks. On every webpage without switching tabs, fixed popups or side-panels

• May 11, 2026
  description

  Read articles, research, emails and take notes simultaneously without losing focus.
  
  Chrome Notepad puts a resizable and draggable notepad on every webpage you visit. No popups. No context switching. Just you, the content, and your thoughts. However you could also access and edit notes through a note app from the popup on clicking the extension icon
  
  FEATURES
  - Resizable, draggable on webpage notepad – Keep it open while you read
  - Rich text formatting – Bold, colors, highlight, to-do lists, and more
  - Auto-save locally – Never lose a note, even offline
  - Export to PDF – Download your notes anytime
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  1. Open any webpage
  2. Chrome Notepad icon appears in the corner - collapsed mode. It is draggable 
  3. Click to expand and show the notepad. It is resizable and draggable
  3. Take notes while reading
  4. Note auto-save.
  5. Click extension icon to access all notes
  
  FREE vs PRO
  
  Free: Local notes, export to PDF and others
  Pro: Auto-sync to cloud, backup to Google Drive, access notes everywhere (coming soon)
  
  Perfect for:
  ✓ Users taking notes from multiple sources browsing the web
  ✓ Students annotating articles and web content
  ✓ Writers capturing inspiration mid-read
  ✓ Anyone who reads and takes notes on the web
  
  PRIVACY
  Your notes stay on your device. Backups are encrypted and secure. Read more at chromenotepad.com/privacy
  
  PERMISSIONS
  - Access to webpages – To insert the notepad
  - Storage access – To save your notes locally
  - Optional: Google Drive (Pro only) – For backups
  
  No tracking. No ads. Just notes.
  
  ---
  
  Get Chrome Notepad. Think better. Read smarter.

  Read articles, research, emails and take notes simultaneously without losing focus.
  
  Chrome Notepad puts a resizable and draggable notepad on every webpage you visit. No popups. No context switching. Just you, the content, and your thoughts. However you could also access and edit notes through a note app from the popup on clicking the extension icon
  
  FEATURES
  - Resizable, draggable on webpage notepad – Keep it open while you read
  - Rich text formatting – Bold, colors, highlight, to-do lists, and more
  - Auto-save locally – Never lose a note, even offline
  - Export to PDF – Download your notes anytime
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  1. Open any webpage
  2. Chrome Notepad icon appears in the corner - collapsed mode. It is draggable 
  3. Click to expand and show the notepad. It is resizable and draggable
  3. Take notes while reading
  4. Note auto-save.
  5. Click extension icon to access all notes
  
  FREE vs PRO
  
  Free: Local notes, export to PDF and others
  Pro: Auto-sync to cloud, backup to Google Drive, access notes everywhere
  
  Perfect for:
  ✓ Users taking notes from multiple sources browsing the web
  ✓ Students annotating articles and web content
  ✓ Writers capturing inspiration mid-read
  ✓ Anyone who reads and takes notes on the web
  
  PRIVACY
  Your notes stay on your device. Backups are encrypted and secure. Read more at chromenotepad.com/privacy
  
  PERMISSIONS
  - Access to webpages – To insert the notepad
  - Storage access – To save your notes locally
  - Optional: Google Drive (Pro only) – For backups
  
  No tracking. No ads. Just notes.
  
  ---
  
  Get Chrome Notepad. Think better. Read smarter. Write easier.

• Apr 28, 2026
  description

  Read articles, research, emails and take notes simultaneously without losing focus.
  
  Chrome Notepad puts a resizable and draggable notepad on every webpage you visit. No popups. No context switching. Just you, the content, and your thoughts. However you could also access and edit notes through a note app from the popup on clicking the extension icon
  
  FEATURES
  - Resizable, draggable on webpage notepad – Keep it open while you read
  - Rich text formatting – Bold, colors, highlight, to-do lists, and more
  - Auto-save locally – Never lose a note, even offline
  - Export to PDF – Download your notes anytime
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  1. Open any webpage
  2. Chrome Notepad icon appears in the corner - collapsed mode. It is draggable 
  3. Click to expand and show the notepad. It is resizable and draggable
  3. Take notes while reading
  4. Note auto-save.
  5. Click extension icon to access all notes
  
  FREE vs PRO
  
  Free: Local notes, export to PDF and others
  Pro: Auto-sync to cloud, backup to Google Drive, access notes everywhere (coming soon)
  
  Perfect for:
  ✓ Users taking notes from multiple sources browsing the web
  ✓ Students annotating articles and web content
  ✓ Writers capturing inspiration mid-read
  ✓ Anyone who reads and takes notes on the web
  
  PRIVACY
  Your notes stay on your device. Backups are encrypted and secure (coming soon)
  
  PERMISSIONS
  - Access to webpages – To insert the notepad
  - Storage access – To save your notes locally
  - Optional: Google Drive (Pro only) – For backups (coming soon)
  
  No tracking. No ads. Just notes.
  
  ---
  
  Get Chrome Notepad. Think better. Read smarter.

  Read articles, research, emails and take notes simultaneously without losing focus.
  
  Chrome Notepad puts a resizable and draggable notepad on every webpage you visit. No popups. No context switching. Just you, the content, and your thoughts. However you could also access and edit notes through a note app from the popup on clicking the extension icon
  
  FEATURES
  - Resizable, draggable on webpage notepad – Keep it open while you read
  - Rich text formatting – Bold, colors, highlight, to-do lists, and more
  - Auto-save locally – Never lose a note, even offline
  - Export to PDF – Download your notes anytime
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  1. Open any webpage
  2. Chrome Notepad icon appears in the corner - collapsed mode. It is draggable 
  3. Click to expand and show the notepad. It is resizable and draggable
  3. Take notes while reading
  4. Note auto-save.
  5. Click extension icon to access all notes
  
  FREE vs PRO
  
  Free: Local notes, export to PDF and others
  Pro: Auto-sync to cloud, backup to Google Drive, access notes everywhere (coming soon)
  
  Perfect for:
  ✓ Users taking notes from multiple sources browsing the web
  ✓ Students annotating articles and web content
  ✓ Writers capturing inspiration mid-read
  ✓ Anyone who reads and takes notes on the web
  
  PRIVACY
  Your notes stay on your device. Backups are encrypted and secure. Read more at chromenotepad.com/privacy
  
  PERMISSIONS
  - Access to webpages – To insert the notepad
  - Storage access – To save your notes locally
  - Optional: Google Drive (Pro only) – For backups
  
  No tracking. No ads. Just notes.
  
  ---
  
  Get Chrome Notepad. Think better. Read smarter.

• Apr 28, 2026
  host_permissions

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  https://people.googleapis.com/*, https://api.chromenotepad.com/*

• Apr 28, 2026
  permissions

  storage, activeTab

  storage, activeTab, identity

Permissions & access

Permissions

storageactiveTabidentity

Host access

https://people.googleapis.com/*, https://api.chromenotepad.com/*

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