Simplenote

Take notes, create to-do lists, capture ideas, and more.

Automattic, Inc · com.automattic.simplenote

5.0 out of 5 (7 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.39 9.3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.39 (188)
Updated: Oct 6, 2026 (3 days ago)
APK size: 9.3 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Sep 13, 2013 (at least)
Permissions: 9
Website: simplenote.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Simplenote is an app by Automattic, Inc in the Productivity category, listed since at least September 2013. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.5.6, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 6.0. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.38.

Ratings

5.0out of 57 ratings

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What's new in v2.39

We've improved note editing reliability by fixing an issue that could cause an error when working with very large notes, making it easier to capture and update your content without interruption.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Simplenote is an easy way to take notes, create to-do lists, capture ideas, and more. Open it, jot down some thoughts, and you're done. As your collection grows, stay organized with tags and pins, and find what you need with instant search. Since Simplenote will sync across your devices for free, your notes are with you at all times. - A simple, note taking experience - Sync everything across all your devices - Collaborate and share - Stay organized with tags - Log in with your email or WordPress.com account SYNC WITH CONFIDENCE - Automatically sync seamlessly across any computer, phone or tablet. - Back up and sync everything as you take notes, so you never lose your content. COLLABORATE AND SHARE - Collaborate and work together -- share ideas with a colleague, or write a grocery list with your roommate. - Choose whether to publish your content to the web, and share a link with whoever you want. - Publish directly to a WordPress site by connecting your WordPress.com account. - Quickly and easily share with third-party apps. ORGANIZE AND SEARCH - Stay organized with tags, and use them for quick searching and sorting. - Instantly find what you’re looking for with keyword highlighting. - Use markdown to add formatting. - Create to-do lists. - Choose the sorting order of your notes and tags. - Pin the notes that you use the most. - Edit tags directly by renaming and reordering. - Protect your content with a passcode lock. -- Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://simplenote.com/terms/ -- Visit simplenote.com to download Simplenote for your other devices.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v1.5.6. Since v2.36 it requires Android 6.0+.

v2.39 LATEST Oct 6, 2026 9.3 MB TRUSTED v2.38 Sep 30, 2026 11.9 MB TRUSTED v2.37 Jan 16, 2026 11.9 MB TRUSTED v2.36 Aug 20, 2025 11.8 MB TRUSTED v1.5.6 Apr 25, 2017 4.1 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Automattic Inc” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Oct 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 6, 2026
Signed byO=Automattic Inc, L=Redwood City, ST=California
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F6:77:F8:D7:E4:57:19:46:CC:F6:5E:0E:80:E2:2C:B1:40:D1:DB:3B
File MD592d4ff2ab6acd5aa4bdf6d10fa34f24b
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Simplenote requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.automattic.simplenote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Simplenote APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Simplenote for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.5.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.5.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Simplenote APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 92d4ff2ab6acd5aa4bdf6d10fa34f24b.