PaperNote

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

Changelog

• May 7, 2026
  description

  PaperNote is a fast, distraction-free note editor for your browser’s new tab.
  Write instantly, stay organized, and sync your notes across tabs, optionally with Google Drive. No login required, no clutter, no tracking.
  
  PaperNote transforms your new tab into a clean, fast, and fully-featured writing space.
  Whether you need a quick reminder, a daily journal, or a long-form draft, PaperNote gives you a powerful editor that opens instantly — without ads, accounts, or distractions.
  
  Features
  
  • Instant writing experience
  Opens in every new tab, loads instantly, and is ready to type without delays.
  
  • Powerful rich-text editor
  Supports bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, headings, checkbox lists, custom fonts, font sizes, soft line breaks, image resizing, and more.
  
  • Optional Google Drive Sync
  Keep your notes backed up automatically.
  
  • Privacy Mode
  Blur your notes automatically whenever the tab loses focus or is reopened, perfect for work environments or shared screens.
  
  • Local-first design
  All notes are stored locally by default. Nothing is uploaded unless you explicitly enable Drive Sync.
  
  • One-click import & export
  Save your notes as .papernote file. Load previous backups at any time.
  
  • Lightweight and safe
  No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. Everything runs locally in your browser.

  PaperNote is a fast, distraction-free note editor for your browser’s new tab.
  Write instantly, stay organized, and sync your notes across tabs, optionally with Google Drive. No login required, no clutter, no tracking.
  
  PaperNote transforms your new tab into a clean, fast, and fully-featured writing space.
  Whether you need a quick reminder, a daily journal, or a long-form draft, PaperNote gives you a powerful editor that opens instantly — without ads, accounts, or distractions.
  
  Features
  
  • Instant writing experience
  Opens in every new tab, loads instantly, and is ready to type without delays.
  
  • Powerful rich-text editor
  Supports bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, headings, checkbox lists, custom fonts, font sizes, soft line breaks, image resizing, and more.
  
  • Optional Google Drive Sync
  Keep your notes backed up automatically.
  
  • Privacy Mode
  Blur your notes automatically whenever the tab loses focus or is reopened, perfect for work environments or shared screens.
  
  • Local-first design
  All notes are stored locally by default. Nothing is uploaded unless you explicitly enable Drive Sync.
  
  • One-click import & export
  Save your notes as .papernote file. Load previous backups at any time.
  
  • Lightweight and safe
  No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. Everything runs locally in your browser.
  
  What's new in v1.0.2 ?
  
  • Fixed a text editor issue where list shortcuts like *, -, [] or numbered lists such as 1., 2., 3., 4. could accidentally remove nearby characters or sometimes cut off the next line.
  
  • Fixed an issue where heading shortcuts like #, ##, ### or #### could accidentally be triggered in the middle of a line. They now only apply at the beginning of a line.
  
  • Added more regression tests to improve reliability during development.
  
  • The info button is no longer visible when printing the document.
  
  • Improved the wording of the warning shown when importing a document without Google Drive sync enabled.

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Permissions

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Host access

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