Simplenote
v2.27.1Open sourceReleased 1 Jul 2026
Plain, fast notes that sync everywhere, free from the makers of WordPress.com. By Automattic
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- Web app
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 1 Jul 2026How we check
Quick answer
Simplenote is open source software for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web from Automattic. Plain, fast notes that sync everywhere, free from the makers of WordPress.com. Download it only from simplenote.com. The latest version we track is 2.27.1 (1 Jul 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 2.27.1 (1 Jul 2026)
- Publisher:
- Automattic
- Official site:
- simplenote.com
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-2.0
- Requirements:
- Not stated by the publisher
Our verdict
Exactly what the name says: quick plain-text notes with tags and Markdown, synced free across every platform. No folders, attachments or rich formatting — if that is fine for you, it is one of the least distracting note apps around.
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Key features
- Plain-text notes with optional Markdown
- Tags, pinning and search
- Free sync across all devices
- Version history and note publishing
Free online tools for this
On our sister site MuftTools.in, made by DVM Techno, the team behind ToolsBharat. They run in your browser, with nothing to install.
Pros
- Pro: Completely free
- Pro: Very fast and simple
- Pro: Open source
Cons
- Con: No images or attachments
- Con: No notebooks or folders
What's new in 2.27.1
See what changed in 2.27.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 2.27.1Latest
1 Jul 2026 · 108.2 MB- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
- macOS — official downloadapps.apple.com(opens apps.apple.com in a new tab)
- Linux — official downloadgithub.com(opens github.com in a new tab)
- Android — Google Playplay.google.com(opens play.google.com in a new tab)
- iOS — App Storeapps.apple.com(opens apps.apple.com in a new tab)
- Web app — open official siteapp.simplenote.com(opens app.simplenote.com in a new tab)
Requirements
- OS
- Not stated by the publisher
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Publisher
- simplenote.com
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Checked 30 Oct 2026
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Simplenote
2.27.1 · 108.2 MB