Floating Notes Chrome extension logo

Floating Notes

Use Floating Notes app for sticky notes and an offline notepad app with desktop post it notes on any webpage - sticky and floating

4.620 reviews~5K+ usersProductivityBy floatingnotes.app
Free
Updated 2026-09-01

Floating Notes screenshots

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Screenshots from the Chrome Web Store listing for Floating Notes.

Overview

Create fast post it notes while you browse and keep your ideas in view. This tool stays on top of the site, so you can write without losing context. You can drag, resize, and place floating notes windows where they don't cover important content. Attach a memo to a page URL, keep it for the whole domain, or open a separate floating window for your desktop workflow. You can create several memos per context as a notepad and switch between them, so notes floating stays simple even during long reading sessions. 🚀 Quick start 1. Add the extension to Chrome 2. Open any website 3. Click the floating notes icon 4. Start typing and save instantly 5. Use a keyboard shortcut to open a memo even faster 6. Select text on a page and save it into a note from the context menu 📌 Why people use floating notes every day 1️⃣ Pin sticky notes to a specific page for reminders and checklists 2️⃣ Keep sticky cards for desktop style work, because the cards stays visible while you scroll 3️⃣ Switch between several cards as a stack, like desktop sticky note pad inside the browser 4️⃣ Capture selections from a webpage into your posted notes in one click 5️⃣ Auto save your text and restore it after refresh or browser restart 6️⃣ Open an always-on-top floating window that stays above other apps to keep your memos visible above other apps 7️⃣ Search and review old memos later, so your notepad becomes a lightweight archive 8️⃣ Minimize cards when you need more space, then expand to edit instantly 9️⃣ Bold, italic, underline, and lists help you organize thoughts without extra tools 🔟 Checklists let you track progress directly inside a memo ✨ Simple and distraction-free The interface uses clean lines and soft colors that blend with any website. Buttons appear only when you hover, so the focus stays on your text in your notpad. Keyboard shortcuts help power users work faster without touching the mouse. ❓ When floating notes app is most useful ➤ Studying and research, saving quotes and links next to the source ➤ Shopping and planning, adding stick memos for prices, sizes, and decisions ➤ Writing and brainstorming, drafting text in an offline notepad before publishing ➤ Daily tasks, keeping sticking notes and todos on the pages you visit often ➤ Support tickets and QA, leaving quick comments on web tools and dashboards ➤ Learning new topics, building a personal summary right next to the article 📍 Memos that match your context - Page note for one exact URL - Site memo for the whole domain - External card that isn't tied to a page and can float like a desktop widget - Multiple memos per page, so you can separate ideas and keep a clean workspace 🖥️ Windows and mac friendly If you need a notes app for windows, floating notes for windows works inside Chrome. You can also use floating notes mac on any computer that runs Chrome. On macOS, floating cards bring the same experience. 🔐 Offline and private Your notepad is saved locally, so it works as notepad offline. Use it like a simple notepad app without accounts. This is ideal when you need quick memos during travel or unstable internet, and it helps you keep control of your personal drafts. ❓ FAQ Q: Can I use mac floating notes on desktop while I scroll A: Yes, the memos stays fixed and visible, so you can keep floating notes on desktop as you read Q: Does it work on many websites A: Yes, floating notes works on any webpage where Chrome extensions can run and you can keep your notes floating Q: Where do my memos live A: Memos are stored locally in your browser, so floating notes is a true offline notepad Q: Can I create multiple sticky notes on one page A: Yes, create several cards and cycle through the stack with the extension icon Q: Can I move and resize a card A: Yes, drag it anywhere on the page and resize it to fit your layout Q: Is my data synced to the cloud A: No, all content stays on your device. This keeps your drafts private and loads them instantly without waiting for a server Q: Can I format my text A: Yes, use bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and bulleted or numbered lists. Keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+B work too Q: Does the extension slow down my browser A: No, the code is lightweight and only runs when you interact with a memo. Idle pages use almost no resources Get floating notes download from the Chrome Web Store and turn any webpage into your personal sticky notes app. Keep your ideas in context and reduce tab switching while you work.

Pros

  • free
  • fast and lightweight
  • works offline
  • syncs across devices

Cons

  • Chrome-only

Who should use Floating Notes?

Pricing

Floating Notes is free. There is no paid tier to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Floating Notes free?

Yes, Floating Notes is free to use.

Is Floating Notes safe to install?

Floating Notes is published by floatingnotes.app. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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