My Chrome extension Side Notepad just hit 4,000+ active users — and I wanted to share a quick update and what I've learned.
What is Side Notepad?
A minimalist notepad that lives in Chrome's side panel. Open it, type, done. Your notes auto-save and never leave your browser.
🔗 Install from Chrome Web Store
Features
- 📝 Side panel integration — notes sit beside your content
- 💾 Auto-save — never lose a note
- 📄 DOCX export
- 🌙 Dark & Light mode
- 🔒 100% private — no account, no server, no tracking
- 🆓 Free with zero ads
3 Lessons from 0 → 4,000 users
1. Simplicity wins
I resisted adding every feature. A notepad should be a notepad. Users love that it just works.
2. Privacy is a feature
No sign-up, no data collection. This is mentioned in almost every positive review.
3. Organic growth is real
Zero paid marketing. The Chrome Web Store algorithm rewards good ratings and consistent usage.
What's next?
Working on something new that builds on this foundation. Can't share details yet, but it's going to be useful for anyone who saves content from the web 👀
If you find it useful, a ⭐ review on the Chrome Web Store really helps!
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