Basic Notebook Minimal notes, maximum clarity
Fast note-taking • Smart dates • JSON backup

Keep notes simple.
Find them instantly.

Basic Notebook is a clean, lightweight notes app designed for speed and clarity. Create and edit notes in a full-screen editor, search by title or content, and stay organized with flexible sorting and readability options.

• Smart date labels: “Today”, “Yesterday”, or days ago • Light & dark themes • Export / import JSON backups
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Basic Notebook Sorted by last modified
Groceries

Milk, eggs, pasta, olive oil…

Today
Project ideas

Keep UI minimal, focus on speed, export backups…

Yesterday
Workout plan

Warm-up, sets, cooldown, track progress weekly.

3 days ago
Meeting notes

Action items: refine sorting, add import flow, polish editor.

7 days ago

Everything you need for daily notes

Built for quick capture, easy editing, and reliable organization — without the clutter.

Create in one tap

Create new notes instantly using a floating action button — always within reach.

Full-screen editor

Edit comfortably with a clean full-screen writing experience designed for focus.

Search fast

Search across all notes by title and content, so you can find anything in seconds.

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Safe delete

Delete notes with confirmation prompts to avoid accidental removal.

Smart date tracking

See “Today”, “Yesterday”, or how many days ago a note was updated at a glance.

Flexible sorting

Choose from four sorting preferences to match how you like to work.

Customization that improves readability

Switch themes, tune font size, and keep the app comfortable for long note sessions.

Theme & typography

  • Theme selection between light and dark modes
  • Three font size options for better readability
  • Minimal UI that keeps attention on your text

Organization controls

  • Four sorting preferences for your note list
  • Smart “days ago” labeling to prioritize recent edits
  • Search-first workflow for large note collections

Backup and restore with JSON

Export your notes as a downloadable JSON file and re-import it anytime to restore your content.

Export

  • Export all notes into a JSON backup
  • Share or store the file wherever you prefer
  • Ideal for device changes or manual backups

Import

  • Import a previously exported JSON file
  • Restore your notes quickly after reinstall
  • Simple, predictable backup flow

FAQ

Common questions about Basic Notebook.

Does the app support searching inside notes?

Yes. You can search through all notes by both title and content.

How does the date display work?

Basic Notebook automatically tracks note dates and displays friendly labels like “Today”, “Yesterday”, or the number of days ago.

Can I back up my notes?

Yes. You can export your notes as a downloadable JSON file and import it later to restore your notes.

Where can I read the Privacy Policy?

You can access the Privacy Policy from this website via the Privacy Policy link in the top navigation or footer.

Ready to keep your notes in order?

Download Basic Notebook on Google Play and start writing with a clean, distraction-free experience.

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