Standard Notes
A simple and private notes app.
Standard Notes launched on April 5, 2017 with 164 votes, #201 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
Standard Notes helps you gain control in a world that often feels out of control. Protect your life's work with end-to-end encryption, advanced security measures, and unmatched privacy controls.
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