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Sticky Notes Chrome extension

Sticky Notes lets you drop colorful notes directly onto webpages to jot down quick thoughts as you browse. It's best for lightweight note-taking without switching to a separate app. The catch: it's a simple tool, so it lacks the syncing or organizing features of dedicated note-taking apps.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • simple and easy to use
  • colorful notes for visual organization
  • includes download and clear options
  • adds notes directly to webpages rather than a separate app

Cons

  • lacks advanced organizing features like folders or tags
  • not designed for syncing notes across devices

Best for

  • jotting quick thoughts while browsing without switching apps
  • leaving reminders directly on a webpage
  • simple, no-frills note-taking
  • users who want a lightweight sticky-note tool, not a full notes app

Skip it if

  • users who need notes synced across devices or accounts
  • structured note-taking with folders, tags, or search

Key features

  • add colorful sticky notes to webpages
  • download saved notes
  • clear notes when no longer needed
  • simple, lightweight interface

What Sticky Notes does

Sticky Notes adds simple, colorful digital notes directly onto webpages, letting you jot down quick thoughts without opening a separate notes app. It includes basic download and clear options for managing what you've written, keeping the tool lightweight rather than feature-heavy.

Is Sticky Notes safe?

Sticky Notes needs permissions like activeTab and storage to place notes on the page you're viewing and save what you've written. Since it's a simple, focused tool, its permission footprint is generally limited to what's needed for placing and storing notes.

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Sticky Notes: FAQs

Is Sticky Notes free?

The extension is listed as free to install on the Chrome Web Store.

Is Sticky Notes safe to use?

It requests standard permissions like activeTab and storage to place and save notes on pages you visit.

How do I use the Sticky Notes extension?

Install it, click the extension icon on any webpage, and type your note directly onto the page.

Can I download my Sticky Notes?

Yes, the extension includes a download option for saving your notes.

How do I clear notes in Sticky Notes?

The extension includes a clear option to remove notes you no longer need.

Does Sticky Notes sync across devices?

It's designed as a simple, lightweight tool and doesn't appear to offer cross-device syncing.

What are Sticky Notes alternatives?

Other browser-based note extensions offer similar quick note-taking; compare syncing and organizing features if you need more than a simple tool.

Can I add multiple sticky notes to one page?

The extension is built for adding notes to webpages; check the current version for limits on notes per page.

Do Sticky Notes stay on a page after I close the tab?

Notes are generally saved through the extension's storage so they can persist, but behavior may vary; check the extension's settings.

Can I change the color of a sticky note?

The extension is described as offering colorful notes, suggesting color options are available when adding a note.