[Update]Simple Side Note v1.0.4 Is Here
Simple Side Note v1.0.4 Is Here
Find any note in seconds — real-time search with instant keyword highlighting, right in your sidebar.
If you've ever stared at a growing list of notes and thought "I know I wrote this down somewhere..." — this update is for you. Simple Side Note v1.0.4 introduces a built-in search feature that lets you find any saved memo instantly, without scrolling through every note you've ever taken.
Whether you're collecting vocabulary during an English study session, bookmarking useful phrases from an article, or keeping track of ideas across multiple tabs — the new search function keeps everything within reach.
🔍 What's New in v1.0.4
🔍 Memo Search — Find Any Note Instantly
The Saved tab now has a live search bar at the top. Type any keyword and your memo list filters in real time — matching both the title and the body of every saved note.
No need to remember exactly which note holds the phrase you're looking for. Start typing and the results narrow down automatically.
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Real-time filtering — results update with every keystroke; no button to press
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Searches title and content — no matter where you wrote the keyword, it gets found
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Keyword highlighting — matched text is highlighted so you can spot it at a glance
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One-click clear — an × button clears the search field instantly
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Empty-state message — when no results match, a clear message tells you so (no blank screen confusion)
🛠️ How to Use the Search Feature
Using the new search is straightforward — no new menus or settings to configure.
- Open Simple Side Note and go to the Saved tab
- Click the search bar that appears at the top of your memo list
- Start typing any keyword — the list filters immediately as you type
- Matching memos appear with the keyword highlighted in yellow
- Tap the × button to clear the search and see all memos again
💡 Why Search Matters for English Learners
Simple Side Note was built to solve a specific problem: when you're studying English with Google's AI Mode, switching tabs to take notes breaks your concentration. You come back to the page and lose the thread of what you were reading.
But over time, a useful tool creates a new problem — too many notes. A session on idioms, another on business vocabulary, another on phrases from a TED Talk. The sidebar becomes a personal reference library, and that's a good thing — until you can't find what you're looking for.
Search solves exactly that. Your notes are now a searchable knowledge base, not just a list you scroll through. Type "subjunctive" or "phrasal verb" and every related memo surfaces immediately.
⚙️ Under-the-Hood Improvements
Search UI designClean input field with inline clear button — no visual clutter
Highlight renderingMatched keywords highlighted inline without breaking memo formatting
Empty state handlingClear, friendly message when no memos match the search term
- Added real-time memo search on the Saved tab
- Search covers both memo title and body content
- Added keyword highlight on matching results
- Added one-click clear (×) button to reset search
- Added "no results" empty state message
📌 Simple Side Note — A Quick Recap
Simple Side Note is a free Chrome extension that opens a persistent notepad in your browser sidebar. It's designed for anyone who needs to take notes while browsing — especially English learners working through long articles, AI conversations, or video transcripts.
All notes are stored locally on your device. No account, no cloud sync, no data sent anywhere. You can save text manually, or capture any highlighted web content with a right-click. Notes can be exported as HTML for backup.
Try Simple Side Note v1.0.4 — Free
Search, highlight, and manage all your notes without ever leaving your current tab.
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