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Tab Notes

by Vineeth TR · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Tab Notes transform your new tab into a distraction-free workspace with rich text, sketching, Google Drive sync, and custom themes

Users
533
+6 in 30 days
Rating
3.8 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
19
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#42K
#36K among extensions
Version
2.0.2
updated 16 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
30289548Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 533 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
31119Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 19 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 Tab Notes

Welcome to Tab Notes 👋 Your thoughts, ideas, and drafts—always one tab away. Tab Notes transforms every new browser tab into a clean, distraction-free workspace. It’s a frictionless way to capture thoughts, organize research, sketch diagrams, and write notes without ever leaving your browser or launching another app. Why You'll Love Tab Notes ✨ Capture Ideas Instantly: No more searching for a notes app when inspiration strikes. Just open a new tab and start writing immediately. 🎯 Stay in Your Flow: Reduce context switching. Keep your notes side-by-side with your active browsing session. 💾 Never Lose a Thought: Every keystroke is saved automatically in real-time, whether you are working offline or syncing online. 🌈 Beautifully Distraction-Free: A minimalist, glassmorphic layout designed to let you focus entirely on your content. Key Features & Capabilities ✍️ Rich Text & Markdown Editor: Craft notes with flexible typography styling including headers, bold/italic text, lists, quotes, and code block support. 📐 Interactive Drawing Canvas: Sketch ideas, draw shapes, map mind diagrams, or annotate text directly on your note pages. 🎨 Custom & Built-In Themes: Personalize your workspace with a collection of premium themes or design your own signature look with custom background, text, and accent colors. 🔄 Flexible Storage Options: Choose how and where your data lives: • Local Storage: Super-fast, works 100% offline, with no account or login required. • Google Drive Sync: Seamlessly sync notes across browsers with automatic cloud backups in your personal Google Drive. 📐 Flexible Interfaces: Access Tab Notes your way—as a New Tab replacement, a quick-action popup from the toolbar, or a full-screen standalone page. 📥 Easy Exporting: Download and export your notes locally as .txt or .md (Markdown) files anytime. 🔒 Privacy First: Your data belongs to you. Everything is stored locally in your browser or synced directly to your personal Google Drive. No third-party servers, tracking, or ads. How to Get Started 1. Click "Add to Chrome". 2. Open a new tab to launch your clean workspace. 3. Use the gear icon (Settings) in the footer to customize your layout, toggle light/dark/custom themes, or link Google Drive sync. Happy writing! 📝

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−16−2.9%00.00
30 days+6+1.1%00.00
6 months+71+15.4%+2−0.10
1 year+29+5.8%+4−0.43

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Tab Notes appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
tab#42+19
custom background#87+5

Version history

5 versions recorded
2.0.216 Aug 2026
2.0.09 Aug 2026
1.0.217 Jan 2023
1.0.125 Oct 2022
1.0.020 Oct 2022

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
20 Oct 2022
Size
509 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.githubusercontent.com
Support
vineethtrv.github.io
Extension ID
fiinodkfgdoljchgmojlnfijgmkmaiel

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 1
Permissions
identitystoragetabs
Site access
https://www.googleapis.com/*

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