Chrome Installation
Install from Chrome Web Store
- Visit the Annote Chrome Web Store page
- Click “Add to Chrome”
- Click “Add extension” in the popup
- Wait for the installation to complete
Pin the Extension
- Click the puzzle piece icon (🧩) in your toolbar
- Find “Annote” in the list
- Click the pin icon to keep it visible
Permissions Explained
Annote requests the following permissions:
- Access to all websites: Required to annotate any webpage you visit
- Storage: To save your notes locally
- Identity: For Google Sign-In (optional)
Troubleshooting
Extension doesn’t appear after installation
- Refresh your browser tabs
- Check if the extension is enabled at
chrome://extensions/ - Try reinstalling if it still doesn’t appear
Can’t annotate on certain websites
Some websites (like chrome:// pages) restrict extensions for security reasons. This is a browser limitation, not an issue with Annote.
Notes not syncing
Make sure you’re signed in. Click the Annote icon and check your login status.