The best note-taking extensions for Chrome
Jotting an idea without switching tabs, saving an article or keeping a note pinned while you work. We compare six extensions that do it.
When you work in the browser, opening another app to take a note breaks your focus. A good note extension lets you jot down, save and find information without leaving the page.
There are two main types: those that save content into a notes app you already use (Notion, Evernote, OneNote) and those that give you notes right in the browser. We compare them using Chrome Web Store data.
Summary: 6 note extensions
| Type | Ideal for | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Keep | Google's quick notes | Jotting ideas and having them on your phone too |
| Notion Web Clipper | Saves pages to Notion | People who organize their work in Notion |
| Evernote Web Clipper | Saves articles and screenshots to Evernote | Archiving lots of content with tags |
| OneNote Web Clipper | Saves pages to OneNote | Microsoft 365 users |
| Sticky notes on pages | Notes pinned to a specific website | Leaving comments on pages |
| NexoPad | Notes in the browser: popup, side panel and post-its | Work notes always at hand, with reminders |
The 6 options, one by one
Google Keep
Google's official extension, with millions of users. Create notes and save pages to Keep from any website, and have them on your phone too.
Notion Web Clipper
Saves the page you're viewing to your Notion workspace. Ideal if you already organize your work there, though it's not for writing quick notes in the browser.
Evernote Web Clipper
Clips articles, PDFs and screenshots, with highlights and tags, and saves them to Evernote.
OneNote Web Clipper
Microsoft's free extension saves pages, PDFs and videos to your OneNote notebooks.
Sticky notes on pages
Extensions like WebStickies let you pin notes to a specific page, which show up when you visit it again. Handy for commenting on websites or reviewing designs.
NexoPad
Your notes live in the browser: in the popup, in the side panel next to the page or floating as post-its. With formatting, categories and reminders.
NexoPad: work notes, always in view
With NexoPad you take notes without leaving the page: open the popup, type and you're done. If you want a note in view while you work, open it as a floating post-it or in the side panel, next to the website you're on. For focused writing there's the full-screen Notebook.
Each note can have formatting, lists, categories, tags and a reminder with an on-page alert. NexoPad also stores your shortcut replies, links and page clips. It has no phone app: if you mostly take notes on your phone, Google Keep will suit you better.
How to choose your note extension
- If your notes live in Notion, Evernote or OneNote, use their official clipper.
- If you take lots of notes on your phone, Google Keep.
- If you want to comment on specific pages, a sticky notes extension.
- If you want your work notes at hand in the browser, with reminders, NexoPad. More options in our Google Keep alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free note extension for Chrome?
Yes: Google Keep and OneNote Web Clipper are free. NexoPad has a free plan with basic use of notes, links and snippets.
Can I pin a note to a web page?
Yes, with sticky notes extensions like WebStickies. With NexoPad, any note opens as a post-it in its own small window, next to what you are doing.
Do my notes sync between computers?
In NexoPad, yes: once you sign in, your notes sync across every browser where you have the extension.
What's the difference between a note and a clip?
You write a note; a clip saves text from a web page. NexoPad does both: you'll find your clips in the side panel's Clips tab.
Published on October 11, 20267 min read
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