Notepad
Session-only storage

Notes that disappear when you close the window

Open this notepad in an incognito or private browsing window and your notes live only for that session. When you close the window, the browser automatically erases all localStorage data — including everything you typed here. No trace left behind.

Incognito + localStorage = session-only storage

When you open any website in an incognito (Chrome) or private (Firefox/Safari/Edge) window, the browser creates a temporary localStorage scope. Notes written here persist for the duration of that incognito session — across tab refreshes and new tabs within the same session — but are completely erased when you close the incognito window.

Auto-deleted on window close, not just tab close

Closing a single incognito tab does not clear the session — other incognito tabs can still share the localStorage. The full wipe happens when the last incognito window closes. This gives you flexibility within a session while guaranteeing cleanup at the end.

No trace on shared or public devices

Writing sensitive notes on a library computer, a work terminal, or a family shared laptop? The incognito notepad leaves nothing behind in localStorage, no browser history entry for the notepad content, and no downloaded files (unless you explicitly export). Close the window and the session evaporates.

Separate from your regular browser notes

Incognito localStorage is isolated from the regular browsing context. Notes you write in incognito mode do not appear in your regular notepad session, and vice versa. The two contexts cannot read each other's localStorage. They are completely sandboxed.

Works offline in incognito mode

The incognito session still caches page assets within that session, so if you load the notepad once with a connection and then go offline, it continues working. Auto-save to the session localStorage keeps working without any network.

What incognito mode does NOT protect against

Incognito hides activity from the local browser history and clears localStorage on close. It does not hide your IP address from websites or your network provider, and it does not prevent employers or school administrators with device management tools from monitoring keystrokes or screen activity. For content privacy from the website, what matters is that this notepad sends no note content to a server — incognito or not.

When to use incognito mode for notes

Incognito mode is the right choice when you need notes to exist temporarily and then vanish automatically, without having to remember to delete them:

  • Taking notes on a shared office, library, or school computer.
  • Drafting a sensitive message you plan to paste elsewhere and then forget.
  • Noting details during a confidential conversation that should not persist.
  • Staging clipboard content on someone else's device without leaving residue.
  • Testing something in a clean browser context that mirrors a first-time visitor.

How this differs from a regular private notepad

The regular notepad (opened in a normal browser tab) persists notes in localStorage across sessions — close your browser, reopen it tomorrow, your notes are still there. This is the right behaviour for notes you want to keep long-term on your own device.

The incognito notepad (opened in incognito mode) also uses localStorage — but that localStorage is scoped to the session. It offers the same auto-save experience during the session, with the guarantee that everything is wiped at the end. The difference is not in the tool — it is in the browser context you open the tool in.

Frequently asked

How do I open this notepad in incognito mode?
In Chrome or Edge: Ctrl+Shift+N (Cmd+Shift+N on Mac) opens a new incognito window. In Firefox or Safari: Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) opens a Private window. Navigate to this notepad's URL in that window. Everything you type will be cleared automatically when you close the incognito/private window.
What happens if I close just one incognito tab but keep others open?
If you have multiple incognito tabs open, they share the same localStorage session. Closing one tab does not clear the storage — it persists as long as any incognito window remains open. The wipe happens when the last incognito window is closed. If you want to ensure immediate clearing, close all incognito windows.
Can I export notes before the incognito session closes?
Yes. The Export button (.txt and .md) works in incognito mode. The file download does persist to your downloads folder — it is outside of browser storage. If you want a record of your incognito session notes, export them before closing the window.
Is an incognito notepad the same as an anonymous notepad?
Not exactly. An anonymous notepad focuses on identity — no user account, no tracking. An incognito notepad focuses on session ephemerality — notes auto-delete on close. You can have both simultaneously by using an anonymous notepad (like this one) inside an incognito window. The notepad is always anonymous. Incognito mode adds the auto-delete-on-close behaviour on top.
Do my notes stay if I reload the page in incognito mode?
Yes. A page reload does not end the incognito session — it just re-fetches the page assets. Your localStorage notes are still there after a reload. The session only ends (and localStorage clears) when the incognito window is closed.
What about iOS Safari private mode?
On iOS, Safari's private browsing mode also uses isolated localStorage that clears when the private browsing session ends. The behaviour is consistent with desktop incognito: notes persist while the private window is open, are cleared on close.

Open in incognito and start typing

Ctrl+Shift+N → navigate here → type → close. Nothing left behind.

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