A beautiful, distraction-free note-taking app that lives in your new tab. Capture ideas instantly with rich text and full privacy.
Users
16
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#170K
#142K among extensions
Version
1.0.4
updated 16 Feb 2026
Users
monthly, 16 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:16 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 16 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Kanso Notes - Distraction free note-taking in a new tab
Transform your new tab into a powerful, distraction-free writing space.
Kanso Notes is designed for thinkers, writers, and anyone who needs a quick place to capture thoughts without friction. Replaces your new tab page with a clean, elegant editor so you can start writing the moment you open your browser.
📝 Instant Note Taking
- Replaces your New Tab page for immediate access.
- Offline-first: Works perfectly without an internet connection.
✨ Rich Text Editor
- Full formatting support: Bold, Italic, Lists, Headers, Code Blocks, and more.
- Customizable Toolbar: Choose between Minimal, Standard, or Full toolsets, or hand-pick exactly which tools you need.
- Context-Aware: Toolbar appears when you need it and stays out of your way when you don't.
🎨 Beautiful & Customizable
- Themes: Toggle between Light, Dark, or Auto (syncs with system) modes.
- Layout Control: Adjust editor width (Narrow, Regular, Wide) to suit your focus.
- Sidebar: Toggle the sidebar for a completely immersive writing experience.
🚀 Smart Integration
- Right-Click to Save: Context menu integration allows you to "Send to notes" instantly from any website.
🔒 Privacy First
- No account required. No tracking. Your data stays yours.
Why Kanso?
"Kanso" (簡素) is a Japanese aesthetic principle meaning simplicity and elimination of clutter. We built Kanso Notes to embody this philosophy - removing distractions so you can focus on what matters: your ideas.