The Online Notepad That Keeps Your Notes Private

No account. No cloud. Your notes are saved in your browser only. Private by design, ready the moment you return.

Everything You Need in a Notepad

Simple, fast, and free - no sign-up required

Clutter-Free Writing

A clean, minimal editor that lets you focus. Just open and start typing - nothing gets in your way.

Saves as You Type

Your notes are automatically saved in your browser. Come back anytime and pick up where you left off.

Live Writing Stats

Real-time word, character, sentence, and line counts to track your writing progress.

Search & Replace

Quickly search for text and replace it across your entire note with a single click.

Multiple Notes

Create and manage multiple notes with the advanced editor. Organize with titles and search.

Dark Mode

Switch between light and dark themes for comfortable writing at any time of day.

Download Your Notes

Save your work as a file any time. The Simple editor downloads as plain text (.txt), and the Advanced editor exports as Markdown (.md), ready to use anywhere.

Works Offline Too

No internet? No problem. Once loaded, the notepad works completely offline, so you can keep writing on a train, a plane, or anywhere your connection drops.

Get Started in Seconds

All data is stored in your browser's local storage automatically and is never sent to our servers. If you come back to the site with the same browser, your notes will be here waiting for you. It's a simple, private alternative to cloud-based note apps that require accounts and sign-ups.

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Start Writing

Open the notepad and begin typing. No account or setup needed.

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Auto-Saved

Your notes are saved automatically to your browser as you type.

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Come Back Anytime

Return with the same browser and your notes will be waiting for you.

About Online Notepad

Online Notepad is a completely free writing tool that works instantly in your browser. No installation, no account, no fuss. Notes are saved automatically as you type and stored only in your browser, so your content stays private and never touches our servers.

The Simple editor is a clean plain-text pad with live word, character, sentence and line counts, find & replace, dark mode, and one-click download as a .txt file. Need more? The Advanced editor adds rich text formatting, multiple notes with a sidebar, and Markdown export.

Whether you need a quick scratch pad, a place to draft an email, or somewhere to jot a thought before it escapes, Online Notepad is ready before you've finished thinking about it.

Online Notepad is free to use and always will be. The site is supported by ads, which keep it running without subscriptions or paywalls. Your notes are never used for advertising, and all data stays in your browser only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did my notes go?

If your notes have disappeared, you may have cleared your browser's storage or cookies. If you regularly clear browsing data, make sure to uncheck the option to clear site data to keep your notes safe. Using private/incognito mode will also prevent notes from being saved.

Is my data private?

Yes. All data is stored locally in your browser and is never sent to our servers. Your notes stay on your device, giving you complete privacy and control over your content.

Can I use this on my phone?

Absolutely. Online Notepad is fully responsive and works on all devices - desktops, tablets, and smartphones. You can even add it to your home screen for quick access.

What is the difference between Simple and Advanced?

The Simple notepad is a clean plain-text editor perfect for quick notes. It includes live word and character counts, find & replace, dark mode, and the ability to download your note as a .txt file.

The Advanced editor adds rich text formatting, multiple notes with a sidebar, note titles, full-text search, and Markdown (.md) download. It's ideal for organising longer or more structured content.

Can I download or export my notes?

Yes. In the Simple notepad, click the download button to save your note as a plain text (.txt) file. In the Advanced editor, you can export any note as a Markdown (.md) file. Both options work directly from your browser with no account needed.

Ready to Start Writing?

No sign-up. No installation. Download your notes any time. Just open and type.

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