Your smart notepad for every website — rich text, tags, themes & more
Users
5
+1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#249K
#208K among extensions
Version
3.1.0
updated 19 Feb 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:1 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 Notely
Take notes on any website, instantly. Notely is a lightweight and privacy-focused notepad that lives right in your browser — no account needed, no data collected.
Click the floating badge on any page to open your personal note panel. Your notes are automatically linked to the website you're on, so they're always right where you need them.
FEATURES
Rich Text Editor
Write freely with bold, italic, underline, ordered & unordered lists, text highlighting with multiple colors, and to-do checkboxes. Everything you'd expect from a modern editor, built right into your browser.
Smart Organization
- Notes are automatically grouped by website domain
- Pin important notes to the top
- Tag your notes with custom color-coded labels (Important, Todo, Reference, Idea, or create your own)
- Sort notes by date, title, or pinned status
Multiple Notes Per Site
Create as many notes as you need on any website. Each note has its own tab for easy switching.
Search & Find
Quickly search through your notes with the built-in search bar. Navigate between matches instantly.
Templates
Start faster with built-in templates for meetings, bug reports, and to-do lists. One click and you're ready to write.
Note History
Made a mistake? Notely keeps the last 5 versions of each note so you can restore previous content anytime.
Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes. Switch to dark mode with a single click for comfortable note-taking day or night.
Customizable
- Resize the panel by dragging the edge
- Move the floating badge anywhere on the page
- Choose from 4 badge themes (blue, green, orange, pink)
- Toggle save sounds on or off
- Keyboard shortcuts: Alt+N to open, Ctrl+B/I/U for formatting
Export & Import
Back up all your notes as a JSON file or transfer them to another browser. Your data, your control.
Statistics
Track your note-taking habits — see total notes, word count, domains covered, and tag usage from the popup dashboard.
PRIVACY FIRST
Notely stores everything locally on your device. No accounts. No servers. No tracking. No data ever leaves your browser. Your notes are yours alone.
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
- Alt + N — Open/close Notely
- Ctrl + B — Bold
- Ctrl + I — Italic
- Ctrl + U — Underline
- Ctrl + F — Search in notes