Who is Sidebar Notepad for?

Sidebar Notepad is a consumer product built for firefox users who need private browser-based notes.

Does Sidebar Notepad have a free plan?

Yes — Sidebar Notepad is free to use.

What platforms does Sidebar Notepad run on?

Sidebar Notepad runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Sidebar Notepad still maintained?

Unverified. Sidebar Notepad has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to Sidebar Notepad?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Sidebar Note, Notes on Sidebar, and Notepad Extension.

Who makes Sidebar Notepad?

Sidebar Notepad is developed by Moris Papasmadov.

When did Sidebar Notepad launch?

Sidebar Notepad first shipped in 2017.

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Sidebar Notepad

Name: Sidebar Notepad
Author: Moris Papasmadov

mozilla.orgOther notes

Sidebar Notepad adds an editable notepad to the Firefox sidebar. Notes are saved in browser local storage and encrypted with AES using a user-selected password, with a keyboard shortcut for opening the sidebar.

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Overview

6 features

In the Other notes space, Sidebar Notepad takes a focused approach. It focuses on keeping private notes accessible in Firefox without relying on an external note-taking service. It is built as a consumer product for firefox users who need private browser-based notes. It is available for free. Sidebar Notepad is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Moris Papasmadov builds and maintains Sidebar Notepad, and it first shipped in 2017. Key capabilities include sidebar notepad, editable notes, and AES encryption. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Sidebar notepad
Editable notes
AES encryption
Password protection
Local storage
Keyboard shortcut

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed12 Sep · 23:22 UTC
Sidebar Notepad verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Sidebar Notepad

What does Sidebar Notepad do?: Sidebar Notepad focuses on keeping private notes accessible in Firefox without relying on an external note-taking service. It is catalogued under Other notes on PulseGate.
Who is Sidebar Notepad for?: Sidebar Notepad is a consumer product built for firefox users who need private browser-based notes.
Does Sidebar Notepad have a free plan?: Yes — Sidebar Notepad is free to use.
What platforms does Sidebar Notepad run on?: Sidebar Notepad runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Sidebar Notepad still maintained?: Unverified. Sidebar Notepad has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to Sidebar Notepad?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Sidebar Note, Notes on Sidebar, and Notepad Extension.Sidebar Note Notes on Sidebar Notepad Extension
Who makes Sidebar Notepad?: Sidebar Notepad is developed by Moris Papasmadov.
When did Sidebar Notepad launch?: Sidebar Notepad first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
First seen: 12 Sep 2026
Built for: Firefox users who need private browser-based notes
Model: B2C
Solves: Keeping private notes accessible in Firefox without relying on an external note-taking service.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: sidebar-notepad

Developer

Moris Papasmadov

Index record

Indexed: 12 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 12 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: sidebar-notepad-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 12 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 12 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 12 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/sidebar-notepad

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