Ather Notepad - Quick and Cool Notes

A versatile, clutter-free notepad accessible via new tab, popup or side panel. Features Markdown, zen mode and backups to bookmarks.

Ather Notepad transforms every new tab into your personal writing space. Whether you're capturing ideas, managing tasks, keeping daily notes, drafting content, or organizing research, Ather gives you a clean, fast, and reliable place to write the moment inspiration strikes. Designed for people who live in their browser, Ather combines simplicity with powerful note-taking features while keeping your data private and under your control. Why You'll Love Ather Always Ready Open a new tab and start writing instantly. No separate apps, no loading screens, and no interruptions to your workflow. Focus Without Distractions Zen Mode removes unnecessary interface elements so you can concentrate entirely on your writing. Perfect for journaling, studying, brainstorming, or deep work. Keep Notes Private Working in public? Enable Privacy Mode to hide your note contents until you're ready to reveal them. Write Your Way Choose between: * Markdown editing * Split-screen editing and preview * Clean formatted reading view Organize Unlimited Notes Create as many notes as you need and quickly: * Search across all notes * Switch between notes instantly * Restore deleted notes from Trash * Keep everything neatly organized Built-In Templates Start faster with ready-made templates for: * Meeting notes * Daily logs * Brainstorming sessions * Bug reports * Task tracking You can also create your own custom templates for recurring workflows. Sync Across Devices Access your notes across your browser profile and keep them available wherever you work. Export Anytime Download your notes as plain text or beautifully formatted HTML documents for sharing, printing, or archiving. Smart Copy & Paste Copy notes as plain text or formatted content that works seamlessly in documents, emails, note-taking apps, and productivity tools. Personalized Experience Customize the app to match your workflow: * Light and dark themes * Adjustable font sizes * Sidebar positioning * Default viewing modes * Custom motivational messages and quotes Multiple Ways to Access Your Notes Use Ather however you prefer: * New Tab page * Browser toolbar popup * Side panel alongside websites * Dedicated standalone window Private by Design Your notes stay in your browser. No accounts, no subscriptions, no ads, and no tracking. Perfect For * Students * Writers * Developers * Researchers * Journal keepers * Professionals * Anyone who wants quick access to notes throughout the day If you spend most of your day in a browser, Ather Notepad gives you a faster, more convenient way to capture ideas, stay organized, and focus on what matters. --- *This extension is free and does not benefit me. If you liked this extension, please pray for my mom's health.* --- Changelog [2.0.2] - Chore Fixed Shortened manifest description to meet Chrome Web Store's 132-character limit. [2.0.1] - Minor Fixes Fixed Edge Compatibility: Fixed the new tab fallback behavior to properly redirect to the native Microsoft Edge New Tab URL (https://ntp.msn.com/edge/ntp) when the override is disabled, bypassing Edge's programmatic navigation restrictions. Editor Polish: Resolved an issue causing canned responses to flicker when rendering or interacting within the editor panel. [2.0.0] - Ather Notepad Complete Overhaul Added Complete Rebrand: "New Tab Notes" is now Ather Notepad! Zen Mode: A brand new distraction-free writing environment that hides all unnecessary UI elements to help you focus completely on your thoughts. Privacy Mode: Blur your notes when working in public spaces to keep your information secure from prying eyes. Multi-Access Views: Now you can access your notes from multiple places: the classic New Tab page, a browser Toolbar Popup, a side panel alongside websites, or a dedicated Standalone Window. Built-in Templates: Quickly start meeting notes, daily logs, bug reports, and brainstorming sessions with predefined templates. You can also create your own custom templates. Split-Screen Editing: Simultaneously edit in Markdown and see a live formatted preview. Enhanced Exporting: Download your notes as clean plain text (.txt) or beautifully formatted HTML documents for archiving or sharing. Smart Rich Text Copy: One-click copy formats your notes preserving rich text elements so you can seamlessly paste them into emails, documents, or other productivity tools. Customization Options: Personalize your workspace with custom motivational quotes, adjustable font sizes, sidebar positioning, and default viewing modes. Multiple Note Management: Create unlimited notes, search across all of them, switch instantly, and recover deleted notes from the newly added Trash bin. Changed Massive UI/UX Redesign: A completely overhauled, modern design with an improved, smoother dark/light mode experience. Storage Architecture: Completely revamped storage logic utilizing local, sync, and bookmark storage to provide a far more robust syncing experience across all your linked Chrome devices. Fixed Device-Adaptive Dark Mode: Fixed the issue where automatic dark mode switching was inconsistent. The new appearance settings are robust and reliable. Known Behaviors Bookmark Folder Default: Since notes are seamlessly synced as bookmarks behind the scenes, Chrome may default your browser's "Save Bookmark" location to the extension's internal folder. This is a side-effect of how Chrome inherently manages bookmarks, ensuring your notes stay synced securely across devices! [1.0.x] - Legacy Release (New Tab Notes) Features from the original version: Instant access to notes on the new tab page. Seamless auto-sync via bookmarks. Auto-save functionality. Markdown preview. One-click markdown copy. Word count tracking.