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Work · January 16, 2025

Side Notepad

Write notes without leaving your work

Side Notepad launched on January 16, 2025 with 165 votes, #243 of 6,142 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

In plain words

Side Notepad is a Chrome extension that lets users write and manage notes in a side panel while working or browsing. It offers unlimited notes with auto-save functionality, DOCX export capability, and both dark and light modes. The tool operates with complete privacy—no ads, tracking, or account sign-ups required. It's designed for anyone who needs quick note-taking without interrupting their workflow.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Side Notepad: Write Notes Without Leaving Your Work. Write and manage notes in a side panel while working or browsing. Features include unlimited notes, auto-save, DOCX export, dark/light modes, 100% privacy, and no ads or sign-ups.

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