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
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:533 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 3 years
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
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
−16
−2.9%
0
0.00
30 days
+6
+1.1%
0
0.00
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