Latest, 15 Oct 2026:86 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:5 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 Sidenotes
SideNotes adds a clean, distraction-free note-taking sidebar to Chrome—perfect for capturing ideas while you browse.
Use it for:
Research and studying
Collecting information across tabs
Quick thoughts and reminders
Meeting notes
Saving article highlights and quotes
Key Features
Minimal sidebar that stays out of your way
Right-click Add to Notes for instant text capture
Keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S) for quick access
One-click to insert the current page URL
Export notes or copy them to your clipboard
Import existing note files
Easy scrolling for long notes
Ways to Open
Press Ctrl+Shift+S
Click the extension icon
Use Chrome’s Side Panel
Smart Text Capture
Select text on any page, right-click, and send it directly to your notes. Ideal for quotes, facts, and research snippets.
No account required. No cloud storage. Just fast, simple note-taking that works inside your browser.
Permissions
Active Tab — used only to capture selected text and page URLs.
Built for students, researchers, writers, developers, and anyone who wants a quick way to save information while browsing.