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
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 17 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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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