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Quick Notes

by dkim.sfs ยท Workflow & Planning
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Open Quick Notes from your toolbar to capture ideas fast โ€” a focused note taking app with notes online, no signup.

Users
494
+96 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
7
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#44K
#37K among extensions
Version
1.2.0
updated 29 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 5 months
0247494May 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 494 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 5 months
047May 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 7 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 Quick Notes

๐Ÿš€ Quick Notes - Online Notepad: capture ideas the moment they hit you Quick Notes turns your browser toolbar into a calm, focused notepad app. One click on the icon, and a clean popup opens with your last note ready to type into. Close it, and your text stays put on your device. ๐Ÿ“ What is quick notes, in one paragraph If you have ever asked what is quick notes or what is a quick note, the answer is simple: a tiny notepad that lives one click away. No tabs to manage, no menus to dig through, no accounts to register. You open it, you type, you close it. Your text stays synced to your local browser storage. โšก How to take notes quickly with this extension 1. Click the toolbar icon, or press Alt+Q (Control+Q on Mac), to open the popup. 2. Type, paste, or edit. Auto-save runs every keystroke. 3. Switch between multiple entries from the sidebar list. 4. Close the popup โ€” your text waits for next time. 5. Right-click any selected text and choose Save selection as new note. ๐Ÿ“Œ Core features of the popup โ€ข Multiple entries with a sidebar list โ€” create, rename, delete in two clicks โ€ข Global hotkey Alt+Q to open the popup from any tab โ€ข Right-click context menu to capture page selections instantly โ€ข Adjustable font size, light and dark themes โ€ข Local-only storage โ€” your text never leaves your device โ€ข Export and import .txt backups for portability โ€ข No account, no signup, no ads, no telemetry ๐Ÿ’ก Why people choose quicker notes for daily work ๐Ÿ”น Zero friction: the popup opens in under 200 ms. ๐Ÿ”ธ Zero clutter: a single textarea, no toolbars hiding the content. ๐Ÿ”น Zero lock-in: plain text in, plain text out โ€” your writing stays yours. ๐Ÿ”ธ Zero cost of context switching: no extra tab, no extra window. ๐ŸŽฏ Real ways people use quick notes 1๏ธโƒฃ Drafting replies before pasting them into chat or email. 2๏ธโƒฃ Saving snippets, addresses, and confirmation codes during checkout flows. 3๏ธโƒฃ Keeping a running to-do list across browsing sessions. 4๏ธโƒฃ Capturing meeting takeaways without opening a heavy notebook app. 5๏ธโƒฃ Writing fast outlines and ideas before they escape your head. ๐Ÿ”’ Privacy by design - All data stays in chrome.storage.local on your computer. - Nothing is sent to a server, an analytics provider, or a third party. - Uninstall, and your text goes with the extension โ€” no orphan accounts. โš™๏ธ Customization that respects your eyes โ—† Pick a font size that suits long writing sessions or quick jotting. โ—† Toggle dark mode for late-night writing without glare. โ—† Pin entries to the top of the sidebar so urgent items stay visible. ๐Ÿง  How to write notes quickly without losing track โžค Use one entry per topic and rename it the moment the topic crystallizes. โžค Lean on the hotkey instead of clicking โ€” your hands stay on the keyboard. โžค Capture first, edit later: a fast notetaking habit beats a perfect first draft. ๐Ÿ“ฆ Built for daily note capture This digital note taking application is for people who want a notepad app without the weight of a full notebook app. If a heavyweight note taking app has slowed you down, quick notes will feel like a relief โ€” a focused tool and a fast app for note making and brainstorming. โ“ FAQ about Quick Notes โ“ What is quick notes, exactly? ๐Ÿ’ก A toolbar-based notepad app for fast capture inside your browser. One click, one popup, one textarea โ€” your text saved locally. โ“ How do I take notes quickly with the extension? ๐Ÿ’ก Press Alt+Q (Control+Q on Mac) to open the popup, type, and close it. The entry is saved automatically. โ“ Where is my text stored? ๐Ÿ’ก Inside chrome.storage.local on your own machine. Nothing is uploaded, and no account is required. โ“ Can I export my online notes? ๐Ÿ’ก Yes โ€” every entry can be exported to a .txt file, and you can import .txt files back at any time. โ“ Does the extension work offline? ๐Ÿ’ก Yes. Because everything is stored locally, you can read and write without an internet connection. โ“ Is there a hotkey to open Quick Notes? ๐Ÿ’ก Alt+Q on Windows, Linux and Chrome OS, Control+Q on macOS, opens the popup from any tab. โ“ Will my data stay private? ๐Ÿ’ก Always. There is no server, no telemetry, and no signup โ€” your work stays between you and your device. ๐ŸŒŸ Start jotting down ideas in seconds Pin Quick Notes to your toolbar, press the hotkey, and start writing. Whether you need a quick note before a meeting or a place to keep a running list of ideas, this popup gives you a clean, focused surface and gets out of your way.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+36+7.9%00.00
30 days+96+24.1%00.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.2.018 Jun 2026
1.1.06 Jun 2026
1.0.029 May 2026

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
29 May 2026
Size
198 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
icclnenlkhlpjniminkgjacemihafbla

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagecontextMenusactiveTab
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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