A distraction-free, local-first note editor that lives in every new Chrome tab
Users
107
−14 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
25
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#82K
#69K among extensions
Version
0.68.5
updated 19 Mar 2026
Users
monthly, 18 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:107 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 18 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:25 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Note in Tabs
Note in Tabs turns every new Chrome tab into a powerful, distraction-free notepad and drawing whiteboard — no logins, no cloud, no loading screens. Just open a new tab and start writing or sketching instantly.
Your notes never leave your browser. Everything is stored locally for maximum speed and complete privacy.
✍️ RICH TEXT EDITOR
- Headings (H1, H2, H3), paragraphs, and horizontal dividers
- Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and inline code formatting
- Bullet lists, numbered lists, and checklists with toggleable checkboxes
- Tables with easy row and column controls
- Text color and background highlight with 12+ color options
- Text alignment (left, center, right) and block nesting/indentation
- Inline links with custom link text
- Slash commands — type "/" to quickly insert any block type
- Floating formatting toolbar for fast styling
🎨 DRAW MODE — BUILT-IN WHITEBOARD
- Switch to a full drawing canvas powered by Excalidraw
- Sketch diagrams, wireframes, flowcharts, or freehand notes
- Toggle between text and draw mode per note with one click
- Drawing state saved automatically per note
📂 MULTI-NOTE ORGANIZATION
- Create unlimited notes in a clean, minimal sidebar
- Drag and drop to reorder your notes
- 12 custom icons to visually categorize each note (ideas, favorites, events, tags, and more)
- Rename notes and change icons anytime
- Delete confirmation modal prevents accidental loss
- Notes and selected tab persist across browser sessions
🔒 PRIVACY-FIRST & LOCAL STORAGE
- All data stored in your browser's local storage — no external servers, no accounts
- Privacy blur mode: instantly blur your notes with one click for screen sharing or shoulder surfing
- Blur state syncs across all open tabs
🌗 LIGHT & DARK THEME
- Toggle between light and dark mode instantly
- Follows your system preference by default
- Every UI element is fully theme-aware
⚡ FAST & RELIABLE
- Opens instantly — zero loading time on every new tab
- Cross-tab sync keeps notes updated across multiple open tabs in real time
- Debounced auto-save ensures nothing is ever lost
- Seamless migration from older versions — your notes are automatically preserved
🚀 PERFECT FOR
- Entrepreneurs and founders capturing quick business ideas
- Writers and creatives drafting outlines and brainstorms
- Students and researchers organizing references and study notes
- Developers sketching architecture diagrams in draw mode
- Professionals tracking daily to-dos and meeting notes
- Anyone who wants a fast, private scratchpad in every new tab
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
- Ctrl/Cmd+B for bold, Ctrl/Cmd+I for italic, Ctrl/Cmd+U for underline
- Type # / ## / ### + space for headings
- Type - or 1. + space for lists
- Type [] + space for checklists
- Type -- + space for a divider
- Type / to open the slash command menu
- Tab/Shift+Tab to indent and outdent
Start writing instantly. Focus more, organize less. One new tab at a time.
🌟 COMING SOON
- Partial and full note sharing with friends or teammates
- Tag users inline to share only selected sections
- Cloud sync to access your notes anywhere