Best Side Notepad: Notes, Note Taker, Notebook & To-Do List Alternatives in 2026
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About Side Notepad: Notes, Note Taker, Notebook & To-Do List
Open Side Notepad. Start writing. That's it. New feature v1.3.0 - One click pops the notepad into a full-screen window of its own. Your notes stay in sync whether you use the side panel, the window, or both. Side Notepad is the fastest way to take notes while you browse the web. It opens in your Chrome side panel — right next to the page you're on — so you can capture an idea, jot a to-do, or save a quote without ever switching tabs or losing your place. Whether you're a student researching for a paper, a writer collecting quotes, a developer noting code snippets, a marketer drafting copy, or anyone who just needs a notepad that's always one click away — Side Notepad keeps your thoughts in one place and out of your way. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Write notes, journals, and to-do lists in seconds • Keep dozens of separate notes, organized and searchable • Style your text — headings, bold, lists, links • Export any note as a Word document • Switch between light and dark themes • Work offline — your notes never depend on the internet • Open instantly with a keyboard shortcut PRO — YOUR NOTES, EVERYWHERE Upgrade to Pro and your notes follow you to every device: • Sign in once — your note...
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| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Notepad: Notes, Note Taker, Notebook & To-Do List (original) | 4.7 | 10K+ | Freemium | The fastest notepad for your browser. Write notes, to-do lists, and ideas in a side panel — without switching tabs. |
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