Your notes and tasks. On every webpage without switching tabs, fixed popups or side-panels
Users
46
+15 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#113K
#95K among extensions
Version
0.0.6
updated 11 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:46 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Chrome Notepad
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.
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OPTIONAL: Try the web app at chromenotepad.com for editing notes and accessing them from your phone.
Learn more: chromenotepad.com