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Highlight Vault

by John Corcione · jcorcione.github.io · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Highlight text on any web page and save it locally. Privacy-first, no tracking.

Users
11
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#194K
#163K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 9 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 17 months
0611Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 17 months
001Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Highlight Vault

What's New: Removed the unused downloads permission as per previous review feedback. No other functional changes made. 🌟 Save What Matters - Privately and Forever Highlight Vault is your personal web highlighter that respects your privacy. Select any text on any webpage, save it with a simple right-click, and build your own searchable knowledge base - all stored locally on your computer. ✨ KEY FEATURES • One-Click Save - Select text, right-click, choose "Save to Highlight Vault" • 100% Private - All data stays on YOUR computer. No cloud, no servers, no tracking • Smart Search - Find any highlight instantly by searching text, title, or URL • Auto Re-highlight - See your saved highlights when you revisit pages • Easy Export - Download as JSON or text for use with AI tools, notes apps, or research • Lightweight - Runs quietly without slowing your browser • Always Free - No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Researchers building quote databases • Students saving important passages • Writers collecting inspiration • Knowledge workers creating insight collections • Anyone who values their privacy 🔒 PRIVACY FIRST Unlike other highlighting tools, Highlight Vault: - Never sends your data to any server - Requires no account or sign-up - Works completely offline - Contains no analytics or tracking - Stores everything locally using Chrome's secure storage 💡 USE CASES • Build personal knowledge bases for projects • Create reading journals of memorable passages • Collect research for papers or presentations • Save interesting facts while browsing • Export highlights to AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude • Keep important information without cluttering bookmarks 📤 SEAMLESS EXPORT Export your highlights to use with: • AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) • Note-taking apps (Notion, Obsidian, Roam) • Research tools and reference managers • Any text-based application 🚀 SIMPLE TO USE 1. Install the extension 2. Highlight any text on any webpage 3. Right-click and save 4. Click the extension icon to view, search, or export No configuration needed. It just works! 🤝 OPEN SOURCE Verify our privacy promise yourself - source code available on GitHub. Start building your personal knowledge vault today - privately, securely, and free! WATCH OUR DEMO VIDEO

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+22.2%00.00
30 days−1−8.3%00.00
6 months+3+37.5%00.00
1 year+8+266.7%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.111 Jun 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
11 Jun 2025
Size
1.2 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
jcorcione.github.io
Support
jcorcione.github.io
Extension ID
kechmegdkbmbmbciokpbddmjemngalef

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagecontextMenusactiveTab

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