NewA searchable Help center where every question has its own answer page you can link to directly.
NewStep-by-step import guides for eight apps, from Apple Notes and Google Keep to Obsidian and Standard Notes, in every supported language.
NewA clear answer on whether your 12-word recovery phrase can be guessed, and why PrivacyNotes uses it instead of 2FA.
ImprovedThe import screen now shows each app's icon with a direct link to its guide, and lists every source alphabetically.
ImprovedIn-app help is now searchable, renamed Help & FAQ, and answers far more questions than before.
v0.241
Jul 12, 2026
Smoother mobile navigation
NewSwipe right anywhere on the note list to open the sidebar, no more stretching for the menu button in the corner.
ImprovedThe sidebar drawer now slides in smoothly and closes with a swipe left, a tap on the background, or the back button.
FixedThe Android back button now steps back inside the app, closing menus, the sidebar, or the open note, and only minimizes the app when there is nothing left to close, instead of quitting from any screen.
v0.240
Jul 12, 2026
Jump straight to your files
NewClicking a file in the Files view now opens its note scrolled to that exact attachment, briefly highlighted so you spot it instantly, instead of at the top of the note.
ImprovedFind in note (Cmd/Ctrl+F) now also matches the filenames of attached files, and searching a filename from any list opens the note right at that file.
ImprovedGrid and list views got a polish: status icons now sit neatly beside the date, dates line up across rows, and grids add columns on wide screens instead of stretching tiles.
ImprovedSSH keys now have their own terminal-style look, with clearer icons for logins and keys throughout.
ImprovedOn short windows the app now hides less-essential elements gracefully instead of letting them overlap.
FixedToolbar dropdowns and right-click menus now always stay fully on screen instead of clipping at the edges, especially on phones.
v0.239
Jul 10, 2026
PrivacyNotes comes to Android
NewPrivacyNotes is now on Android: grab the APK from the Downloads section on the homepage. Google Play is coming soon.
NewThe Android app is Google-free: no Google account and no Google billing needed, with Pro unlocked through the regular web checkout.
NewThe app alerts you when a new Android version is ready and takes you straight to the download; two taps and you are up to date.
ImprovedCreating an account is dramatically faster: new vaults open instantly with their starter notes instead of waiting on the first sync.
ImprovedSigning in is quicker too: the slowest steps now warm up in the background while you read your recovery phrase.
FixedNew accounts could show sync errors right after signup; signup now recovers cleanly on its own.
v0.238
Jul 9, 2026
Folders: organize your notes into projects
NewFolders: organize notes, tasks, journals, and vault items into a nested folder tree, up to three levels deep.
NewThe sidebar now switches between Tags and Folders, and a folder combines with any view, so you can browse just the tasks or files inside one project.
NewFile anything via the folder chip in the editor, the note menus, or by creating it while a folder is open, all through one searchable folder picker.
NewFolders sync end-to-end encrypted across your devices, and deleting a folder never deletes notes: its contents move up a level.
NewSort folders by name or note count, and everything you file stays reachable from All Items, tags, and search.
NewBrowsing folders is open to every account; creating and managing folders is part of Pro.
ImprovedThe tag bar in the editor scrolls sideways instead of wrapping, so long tag lists never squeeze the note.
ImprovedTasks now show the tag bar like every other note type.
ImprovedRight-clicking a tag now opens its actions menu, and the app menu gained New File for quick uploads.
ImprovedEncrypted backups now carry your folder structure, and Import moved to a permanent button beside Feedback.
FixedOlder app versions can no longer erase settings created by newer versions when they sync.
v0.237
Jul 7, 2026
Bigger uploads, any file type, and polished Linux apps
NewYour file vault now accepts any file type, with per-file size the only limit.
NewStorage subscribers can now attach files up to 100 MB each, up from 50 MB on Pro and 5 MB on free.
NewLinux now installs as a native one-click .deb package, alongside the existing portable AppImage.
NewThe Linux app now runs on ARM devices like Raspberry Pi and ARM laptops, not just Intel and AMD.
NewYou can now upload a photo of your sign-in QR code when reusing a recovery phrase, no camera needed.
ImprovedFile sizes and storage now use the same decimal units as your operating system, so the app's numbers match what Finder or your file manager reports.
ImprovedGrid view keeps two columns when the editor is docked beside your notes instead of collapsing into one.
ImprovedSettings screens now share one consistent design, with a short description under each category.
ImprovedFile tiles now look and read the same across the All Items and Files views.
FixedWebsite icons (favicons) now appear on your links and vault logins in the desktop and mobile apps.
FixedOn Android, the on-screen keyboard no longer pushes the app header off the top of the screen.
FixedThe Linux app no longer launches to a blank window on some graphics setups.
FixedYou can now add text above a callout that sits at the very top of a note.
FixedThe upload progress window now has a close button, and its upgrade link no longer hides the upgrade screen.
v0.232
Jul 5, 2026
Callouts: colorful, foldable boxes for your notes
NewCallouts: colored, foldable boxes that structure your notes, with styles like info, tip, success, warning, and danger, each with its own title and body.
NewThree callout styles are free, and the full set of twelve is included with Pro.
NewCallouts use Obsidian's syntax, so notes carry over cleanly between the two apps, and they appear in your note outline and in HTML and PDF exports.
NewA Share and Burn After Reading button now sits in the note toolbar for quick one-time share links.
NewPro members can view and add extra storage straight from the Files panel.
v0.230
Jul 4, 2026
Zen mode controls and interface polish
ImprovedZen mode now lets you show or hide the formatting toolbar without leaving it, with a cleaner header.
ImprovedWhen the note outline is open, your text wraps neatly beside it and reclaims the full width below.
ImprovedThe desktop footer is tidier, grouping Zen and the light and dark toggle into one control.
ImprovedSigning out now shows an immediate confirmation instead of a brief pause.
ImprovedDemo visitors can try Zen mode before signing up.
FixedTooltips no longer get clipped at the screen edges, and the note title no longer shrinks unexpectedly on small windows.
v0.229
Jul 4, 2026
Native app polish, with mobile in the works
NewWe've started work on Android and iOS apps to join the Mac, Windows, and Linux apps.
NewThe Mac app has a redesigned About window with quick links to the site and what's new.
ImprovedThe Mac app icon now renders crisply in light, dark, and tinted modes.
FixedThe audio recorder and QR photo sign-in now work in the Mac app.
FixedSigning in is smoother: a failed login no longer hangs on the loading screen, and the loading animation no longer plays twice.
FixedReopening the app no longer sometimes asks for your recovery phrase again.
FixedFirst-time visitors no longer see a "Welcome back" greeting on the sign-in screen.
v0.227
Jul 3, 2026
A cleaner zen mode and mobile polish
ImprovedZen mode is now a clean writing surface: your title and text stay put while the toolbar, tags, trackers, and footer step aside, and an open note fills and centers the screen.
ImprovedNew accounts now open with the note list beside the editor, so your first note is right there instead of hidden behind a full-width grid.
ImprovedOn phones, the grid view now fits two notes per row instead of collapsing into a single column.
ImprovedThe note outline tucks into the top-right corner when collapsed, letting your writing use the full width of the page.
ImprovedDates now drop the year for anything from this year, so recent notes read cleaner while older ones keep the year for context.
ImprovedThe mobile footer is tidier, with the light and dark theme toggle moved into Settings.
FixedZen mode no longer blanks the screen when no note is open, and the Exit Zen button is always within reach.
FixedThe menu button no longer vanishes when you shrink a desktop window.
FixedOn Android, the footer and header no longer overlap the gesture bar or status bar.
v0.226
Jul 2, 2026
A grid view for your notes
NewA new grid view lays your notes out as full-width tiles instead of a narrow list, and it works across every section: notes, tasks, journals, vault, files, and trash.
NewA new Auto layout picks grid on wide screens and list on narrow ones for you, or you can pin List or Grid yourself from the sidebar or Settings > Appearance.
NewImage files now show a thumbnail preview in grid view instead of a generic file icon, decrypted on your device as you scroll.
ImprovedOpening a note in grid view docks the editor beside your tiles so you can keep browsing while you write, and Escape or the close button returns you to the grid.
ImprovedNote rows in list view were redesigned so the full date fits on one line and the layout uses the reclaimed width.
v0.224
Jul 1, 2026
Desktop app fixes and a live character count
NewThe editor now shows a live character count beside the word count, handy when you're writing to a length limit.
FixedSaving and downloads now work throughout the Mac, Windows, and Linux apps: note exports, attachment and image downloads, and recovery-phrase backups now open a Save dialog instead of doing nothing.
FixedCross-device QR sign-in and Burn After Reading share links now generate correctly in the Mac, Windows, and Linux apps.
FixedOn phones and tablets, ticking a checkbox no longer pops the on-screen keyboard open.
v0.218
Jul 1, 2026
PrivacyNotes now speaks six languages
NewPrivacyNotes is now available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese, in addition to English.
NewChoose your language from a new Language section in settings, or let the app follow your system setting; the homepage has a switcher too.
ImprovedCheckout now opens faster by skipping an extra redirect.
ImprovedThe homepage download tiles got a cleaner, more colorful redesign.
// June 2026
v0.214
Jun 29, 2026
Windows and Linux apps arrive (beta)
NewWindows and Linux desktop apps are now available to download from the homepage, joining the Mac app.
NewThese new Windows and Linux apps are in beta, so the web app stays the most stable and polished way to use PrivacyNotes for now.
NewA public roadmap at /roadmap (and a Roadmap tab in the app) showing what's shipped and what's coming.
FixedUpgrading to Pro and buying storage now work in the Mac app.
v0.212
Jun 28, 2026
Top security grade and a smoother large vault
ImprovedStrengthened how the app is delivered to your browser to the strictest standards, now earning a top A+ grade with all 10 of Mozilla's independent HTTP Observatory tests passed.
ImprovedThe note list stays fast no matter how large your vault grows.
ImprovedThe editor now flags a very large table and suggests splitting the note, since big tables can make editing slow.
FixedWord counts are accurate again in notes that contain tables.
FixedYou can now place the cursor and type above a table, image, or file that sits at the very top of a note.
v0.211
Jun 25, 2026
A document outline for your notes
NewA new outline panel lists every heading in your note so you can jump to any section with a click and see which one you're in as you scroll; open it from the top-right of a note or with Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+O.
v0.210
Jun 25, 2026
Find text inside a note
NewSearch within a note: press Cmd/Ctrl+F (or use the note's options menu) to highlight every match as you type and step through them with Enter.
ImprovedLong-note warnings are calmer and clearer, easing you in with a gentle heads-up as a note grows instead of one alarming message.
FixedA single very large note no longer triggers a false "Storage full" warning when your storage is nearly empty.
v0.209
Jun 22, 2026
Accurate storage usage
FixedYour storage meter now reflects what you're actually using, and frees up correctly when you delete files and empty the trash.
v0.208
Jun 18, 2026
Sturdier storage and faster Mac updates
ImprovedYour notes are now protected from being automatically cleared when your device runs low on storage.
ImprovedFull backups now keep your original file names, so attachments come back out exactly as you saved them instead of as scrambled internal IDs.
ImprovedThe Mac app now checks for updates when you return to it, not just at launch, so fixes reach you sooner.
v0.207
Jun 15, 2026
Cleaner note titles and working links in the Mac app
FixedLinks in your notes now open in your default browser from the Mac app.
ImprovedLong note titles stay on one line with a clean fade instead of getting cramped or clipped in narrow windows.
ImprovedThe title bar buttons step aside on narrow windows so your note title always has room.
v0.206
Jun 15, 2026
The Mac app is here
NewPrivacyNotes now has a native macOS app: one universal download that runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
NewDownload it straight from the homepage's new Downloads section. Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS are on the way.
ImprovedYour color theme now carries through every menu, dialog, and settings screen instead of some staying plain white.
ImprovedThe Mac app spots new versions and updates itself with a single click to restart.
FixedSigning in with Google or Apple in the Mac app no longer gets stuck on "Redirecting."
FixedNote titles no longer look cramped after you resize the window.
v0.204
Jun 11, 2026
A much faster app and an expanded FAQ
ImprovedThe app now opens nearly instantly for returning users, showing your notes right away instead of waiting on the server.
ImprovedStartup and first sync are lighter on the network, and the app downloads far less on repeat visits.
ImprovedThe FAQ grew by over a dozen entries covering account recovery, security, your data, and pricing, now grouped by topic with a quick way to send feedback if your question is not answered.
ImprovedThe homepage now has clear log in options for returning users.
FixedSigning in with a mistyped recovery phrase now shows a clear "New vault created" notice instead of starter content that could be mistaken for your notes.
FixedLayout issues on narrow phone screens on the homepage.
v0.198
Jun 11, 2026
A bold new homepage, public FAQ, and easier phrase backups
NewA public FAQ at /faq, also available in the app under About > FAQ.
NewA public changelog at /changelog; update notifications now link straight to it.
NewSave your recovery phrase as a .txt file or QR code when creating your account, replacing the unreliable browser password-save prompt.
NewThe FAQ and changelog pages match your system light or dark mode and include a manual toggle that the app remembers too.
ImprovedThe homepage has a completely new, bolder design, and signing up now happens in its own distraction-free view that instantly matches your light or dark mode preference.
ImprovedEvery icon in the app was replaced with a crisper, more consistent set.
ImprovedBurn After Reading sharing gained abuse protection to keep the service fast and reliable for everyone.
FixedThe "Update available" notice no longer appears when you are signed out.
FixedEditor toolbar buttons show their hover labels again.
v0.194
Jun 10, 2026
Sign in with Apple, a reworked toolbar, and mobile polish
NewSign in with Apple, now offered alongside Google when you create your account.
ImprovedThe editor toolbar is reworked into a responsive bar: buttons are ordered by how often you use them, anything that does not fit tucks into an expandable second row, and there is a quick "[]" shortcut for task lists.
ImprovedThe storage add-on screen is redesigned into compact rows that read clearly at any screen width.
ImprovedThe "Cancel" button in Import & Export is now consistent across every tab.
FixedContent no longer collides with the notch or Dynamic Island on phones, across the header, side menu, and landing page.
FixedThe heading menu in the editor toolbar no longer stretches too wide.
v0.191
Jun 9, 2026
Editor toolbar refresh and a pile of fixes
ImprovedThe editor toolbar is redesigned: one compact heading dropdown, buttons ordered by how you actually write, horizontal scrolling instead of wrapping to a second row, and clearer text-color and strikethrough icons.
ImprovedOn wide screens, notes now sit in a centered reading column instead of stretching uncomfortably edge to edge.
ImprovedThe recovery-phrase screen is easier to read on phones, showing your words first with the QR code one tap away.
ImprovedSecurity settings labels are shorter and clearer.
FixedBold, italic, and code text now take the text color you choose.
FixedTransparent images no longer turn black when uploaded.
FixedImages keep their correct aspect ratio instead of stretching.
FixedTable fixes: borders are now visible on every theme, Tab moves between cells that contain images, and adding a second image to a cell no longer breaks the table apart.
FixedSelecting several lines and pressing the code-block button now makes a single block instead of one per line.
FixedObsidian and markdown imports keep each note's original creation date.
FixedThe word count in Statistics now matches the count shown in the editor.
FixedNumber trackers now respect decimals and step increments instead of dropping or snapping your values.
FixedMedication entries no longer get wiped when syncing across devices.
FixedVault entry titles no longer revert when you save.
FixedThe print dialog no longer reopens after you cancel it.
FixedImage editing controls are now hidden in locked and read-only notes.
FixedTracker action buttons no longer get clipped by the scrollbar on mobile.
v0.188
Jun 8, 2026
Try it before you sign up
NewTry PrivacyNotes instantly at try.privacynotes.app, a full sandbox with no signup that saves nothing, makes no server calls, and clears the moment you close the tab.
NewA "Try the demo" button on the homepage so you can test-drive everything before creating an account.
ImprovedThe recovery-phrase screen is tidier: the QR code now lines up cleanly with your word grid, and "Save QR" sits next to "Copy phrase."
v0.186
Jun 7, 2026
Activity stats you can tune, plus mobile and export fixes
NewChoose the time range for your activity chart, from 7 days up to 12 months, and it now opens on the range that best fits how long you've been using the app.
ImprovedShorter activity ranges now render as a daily bar chart, so a single week reads clearly instead of as a handful of tiny squares.
ImprovedUpgrading your storage now shows the exact prorated amount you'll pay today and asks you to confirm before charging.
ImprovedSettings is reorganized into clearer grouped categories that are easier to scan.
FixedNotes no longer go blank on mobile after the app wakes from the background.
FixedYour activity heatmap no longer hides the most recent weeks, so new accounts see their streak instead of an empty grid.
FixedTall images no longer slide under the mobile browser toolbar.
FixedResized images now export at the correct size in HTML, PDF, and print, and empty lines no longer show a literal " ".
FixedImported audio and other files keep their name and play back correctly.
FixedThe file count in the Files header now matches the category tab you're viewing.
FixedFile names no longer get garbled in the Files list for notes that mix a task list with an attachment.
FixedThe correct files now show after switching between the Images, Audio, and Files tabs.
FixedStrikethrough text no longer leaks raw tildes into note previews.
v0.180
Jun 6, 2026
Storage add-ons, redesigned settings, and smoother checkout
NewStorage add-ons: buy 1, 2, or 5 GB of extra space, with larger packages costing less per GB.
NewManage your storage add-on right in the app: cancel anytime or upgrade to a larger package.
ImprovedRedesigned settings: one window with a category list beside the detail pane, so closing a section returns you to the list instead of dismissing everything.
ImprovedPreview any color theme live before choosing it.
Fixed"Upgrade to Pro" checkout no longer fails to open.
FixedApple Pay and Google Pay are now available at checkout.
v0.175
Jun 6, 2026
Custodial sign-in, text color, and a sync/import overhaul
NewText color: highlight any text and pick from a 9-color palette in the editor toolbar.
NewSimpler Google sign-in: choose "Keep it simple" to let us securely store your key, or "Maximum security" to manage your own recovery phrase.
NewCompleted tasks now sink to the bottom of the list so active tasks stay together at the top.
NewAn account "Me" tab in the account modal.
ImprovedNote size estimates now reflect real server storage cost, consistently across the app.
ImprovedCustom tracker name input shows a character counter.
ImprovedSecurity hardening: stricter signature verification and blocking re-registration of revoked devices.
FixedA range of Google sign-in reliability issues: no more losing your account on sign-out/sign-in, stuck "Redirecting..." button, and missing welcome notes.
FixedCross-device sync no longer skips notes due to clock differences, and failed image downloads now retry automatically.
FixedImages inside table cells now appear in PDF, print, and HTML export.
FixedEmpty line spacing is preserved after reopening notes, and horizontal rules render correctly inside bullet lists.
FixedNote-links are no longer deleted from paragraphs that contain only a link.
FixedRestoring a note version (Pro) now updates the open editor immediately.
FixedGoogle Keep import places images at the top like Keep does, and image links no longer break.
FixedBackup restore no longer deletes images when an upload fails.
FixedVault items export as formatted tables instead of raw JSON.
FixedQR scan camera works on production.
FixedTracker config modal scrolls on mobile, long titles wrap on mobile, and journal UI overflow is fixed.
Fixed"Import or store?" modal dismisses correctly and navigates after import.
// May 2026
v0.169
May 22, 2026
Import everything, save your phrase, and faster sync
NewSave your recovery phrase to your browser's password manager (iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, 1Password, etc.) with one tap.
NewVault items now show website favicons in both the sidebar and detail view.
New"Copy URL, user and password" button in vault login detail for quick pasting.
NewSamsung Notes imports now include embedded images.
NewGoogle Keep imports now preserve bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and images.
NewApple Notes imports now include images, audio, and other attachments.
NewObsidian imports now render highlights, math blocks, comments, and footnotes.
NewUpload a .md or .zip file and choose whether to import it as notes or store it as a file.
NewUnderline formatting support (Cmd/Ctrl+U) with toolbar button.
NewAudio recordings have a 15-minute limit with a visible countdown timer.
NewNotes now sync automatically across devices every 30 seconds (no more manual refresh).
NewSync conflict modal redesigned: auto-selects the newer version with a clear confirm-or-override flow.
ImprovedEditor performance dramatically better for large notes (deferred serialization, adaptive debounce, decoupled from React state).
ImprovedFirst-time visitors and incognito tabs skip the loading screen entirely.
ImprovedRevoked devices sign out the instant you switch back to the tab.
ImprovedFooter stats now count only the current view, not all notes.
ImprovedTag sort option renamed from "Modified" to "Last Active" for clarity.
ImprovedVault detail view tooltips no longer clip off-screen.
FixedOAuth login no longer breaks after signing out and back in.
FixedFiles no longer vanish from filtered views when the "Show notes with attachments" toggle is off.
FixedFile notes no longer disappear when you add text to them.
FixedEmpty spaces no longer accumulate between images and attachments.
Fixed"Show notes with attachments" toggle no longer resets when navigating away.
FixedTask notes stay visible in Tasks view even after removing all checkboxes.
FixedEditor updates immediately when toggling a task checkbox from the sidebar.
FixedImages pasted from WhatsApp or Telegram no longer show broken placeholders.
FixedDeleting a pasted copy of an attachment no longer deletes the original.
FixedTheme toggle stays in sync after changing appearance in the popup.
FixedAudio and attachments no longer show "Bucket not found" on stale sessions.
FixedAuto-delete toggle no longer flickers on sync.
Fixed"Storage full" banner clears when quota recovers.
FixedHeadings apply to the current line only, not the entire note.
FixedSticky toolbar no longer scrolls away on wide content.
FixedCtrl+K link insertion works consistently; Escape closes the link sheet.
FixedNotes display correctly after re-login with existing phrase.
FixedMulti-select works on Tasks page (bulk favorite, tag, export, trash).
FixedTag input on mobile splits correctly on comma and space.
FixedBitwarden identity import fields match expected ordering.
FixedMulti-select toolbar tooltips no longer clip above the viewport.
FixedSearch keyword now persists when switching to Tasks view.
FixedLists render with correct indentation in exports and burn notes.
FixedBackup restore now uploads restored files to the server.
FixedBulk imports no longer fail with sync errors on 500+ notes.
FixedEscape key clears search even when the input is focused.
FixedAccess token no longer visible in the URL after OAuth sign-in.
FixedTracker pill labels no longer collapse incorrectly on mobile.
FixedBurn notes no longer show native share sheet on desktop.
FixedSame-filename files no longer cross-select each other in Files view.
FixedEmpty checklist items no longer degrade to raw brackets after reload.
