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Note Sidebar

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View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Simple note sidebar which can be used to write a note, record thoughts, to-do list, meeting notes, etc.

Users
60K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
117
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#3,101
#2,718 among extensions
Version
1.0.43
updated 14 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
6030K60KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 60,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
058117Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 117 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 Note Sidebar

Note Sidebar is a lightweight and useful add-in designed for taking notes from the sidebar of your web browser. With this browser extension, you can customize the note paper according to your preferences, whether it is your favorite background color, squared graph paper, or lined paper. It serves as a secure notepad extension for writing notes in a minimalist design. Everything you type is automatically saved securely in your web browser. The Note Sidebar can be used for various purposes, such as creating a to-do list for tasks you plan to work on later in the day, jotting down any thoughts, taking notes on YouTube videos in the simplest way possible, or even recording meeting notes. It is ideal for students, teachers, managers, IT experts, influencers, engineers, and business owners. Additionally, it is suitable for medical professionals who need to write therapy notes, urgent care doctor notes, and physical reports. You can retrieve your personal notes on all your synced web browsers and edit them at a later time without interrupting your work. What are you waiting for? Your thoughts deserve the best. Install the extension and start taking notes. Browser extension features: ◆ Automatically Saving: Instantly type your note and automatically save it on your local and synced settings. ◆ Infinity Text: Write as much as you want without worrying about character limits, just like your personal journal. ◆ Font Style: Customize the font color, font size, line height, and background paper. ◆ Text Format: Choose between Plain Text or Rich Text format, supporting Bold, Italic, Underline, Hyperlink, and custom text background. ◆ Text To Speech: Convert your text to speech and select your preferred voice for a personalized experience. ◆ Copy to Clipboard: Easily copy text the complete text area in your clipboard with a single click button. ◆ Print: Print your current note directly from the sidebar. ◆ Character Counter: Keep track of the number of characters in your typed text. ◆ Context Menu Note Addition: Quickly add notes using the right-click menu to copy text into your note sidebar. ◆ Toolbar Customization: Hide buttons in the bottom toolbar to streamline your workspace. ◆ Note Locking: Secure your note with your personal password ◆ Export Options: Export your notebook text to a TXT file, perfect for importing into Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or Apple Pages. ◆ Shortcut: Customizable shortcut key to open the Note Sidebar. ◆ Custom Toolbar Icon: Select your preferred toolbar icon in either light or dark mode, adapting to your visual preferences. ◆ Accessibility: Accessibility Ready with labels for the interactive elements. ◆ Support Dark Mode, which makes it comfortable for your eyes. Project Information: https://www.stefanvd.net/project/note-sidebar/browser-extension Required Permissions: ◆ "contextMenus": This is to add the "Copy text to sidebar" menu item in the web browser context menu. ◆ "sidepanel": Allow the note to be visible in the side panel. ◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account. <<< Option feature >>> Unlock an option feature to protect your eyes at night and focus on the video player, such as YouTube™, by installing Turn Off the Lights browser extension for YouTube and Beyond. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/turn-off-the-lights/bfbmjmiodbnnpllbbbfblcplfjjepjdn

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%0−0.01
30 days0+0.0%+20.00
6 months+20K+50.0%+8−0.02
1 year+20K+50.0%+21+0.09

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Note Sidebar appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
sidebar#3+3
note#4−1
custom background#49+11
custom font#79+13
context menu#93new

Version history

35 versions recorded
1.0.4314 Aug 2026
1.0.428 Jul 2026
1.0.4130 Jun 2026
1.0.4013 Jun 2026
1.0.3827 May 2026
1.0.371 Apr 2026
1.0.3621 Jan 2026
1.0.3530 Nov 2025

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
6 May 2023
Size
560 KB
Languages
de, en, en-GB, en-US, fil, id, sw, ms
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
stefanvd.net
Support
stefanvd.net
Extension ID
emiochiflnnegkecnjndifbobmbepdne

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 1
Permissions
contextMenusstoragesidePanelunlimitedStoragescriptingactiveTab

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