Displays a sidebar that lets you take notes on web pages.

Notes by Firefox: Secure Notepad Extension
"Notes by Firefox" is a browser extension for Firefox that enables users to take notes directly on web pages. This simple and secure notepad tool is perfect for jotting down thoughts, tasks, or ideas while you browse, directly on Firefox.
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# 488 ▲ 2
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Notes by Firefox is a simple, secure notepad extension for Firefox.
User reviews
Pros
- Simple and practical to use
- Good for taking notes without distractions
- Allows multiple notes and basic text formatting
- Useful for online courses
Cons
- No synchronization feature
- Lack of dark mode or theme respect
- No longer actively maintained
- Problems with converting symbols to markup
- Instability leading to loss of notes
Most mentioned
- No synchronization functionality
- Dark mode issues
- Project is no longer maintained
- Basic note-taking capabilities
- Text formatting limitations
User reviews
by Dev Tiago França - tiagofranca.com, 2025-01-18
by HumanistAtypik, 2025-01-14
by detest22, 2024-12-21
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Notes by Firefox does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Notes by Firefox. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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