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QOwnNotes

Offline Markdown notes synchronized safely with Nextcloud
New in version 1.7.0
• Edit bookmark names, URLs, tags, and descriptions directly in the bookmark browser
• Delete bookmarks with confirmation while preserving unrelated note text
• Long-press a checklist block in the note preview to delete it together with nested items and continuation text
• Changes save offline and protect read-only, conflicted, or changed notes
QOwnNotes is an offline-capable Markdown notes app for Android that synchronizes with your own
Nextcloud server.

The Nextcloud Files Android app and a server with Nextcloud Notes API 1.2 or newer, provided by
Nextcloud Notes or QOwnNotes for Nextcloud, are required for account setup. Nextcloud Files manages
your login credentials. Its Single Sign-On library stores an account access token in QOwnNotes'
private preferences, not in the notes database.

Features include:

* Read, search, create, rename, edit, and delete notes while offline
* Conflict-safe synchronization using ETags and durable pending changes
* CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown rendering and source editing
* QOwnNotes wiki links, task states, note naming, subfolders, and favorites
* Move or copy notes between subfolders and duplicate notes
* Share notes through public Nextcloud links with password protection and optional editing
* Reorder checklist blocks by dragging, or delete them with confirmation in the note preview
* Note tags shared with QOwnNotes desktop, with tag filtering in the note list
* Create, browse, search, edit, and archive Nextcloud Deck cards and insert card links
* Safe remote images and authenticated Nextcloud note attachments
* Home-screen widgets for note lists and selected notes
* Browse, edit, and delete bookmarks offline, and insert images while editing notes
* Record audio notes from the app or widget and play audio attachments in the app
* Light and dark themes on Android 9 and newer
* Optional note version and remote trash access through QOwnNotes for Nextcloud or QOwnNotesAPI

QOwnNotes contains no advertising, analytics, or developer-operated telemetry. Notes are stored on
the device and synchronized only with the Nextcloud server selected by the user.

Images load automatically when a note is opened. Remote HTTPS images contact the hosts referenced
in the note, which can see your IP address and request metadata. The note menu's "Load images"
toggle can disable image loading for the current view; it resets to enabled when the note is
reopened. Nextcloud note attachments are loaded from your selected server through Single Sign-On.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.7.0 (23) suggested Added on Oct 29, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • org.qownnotes.mobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.6.1
    • Checklist items can be dragged in notes that also contain checkbox-like lines that are not shown as checkboxes, such as an empty "- [ ]" item or one inside an HTML comment or code block
    • Tapping a checkbox in such notes now always toggles that checkbox
  • Version 1.6.1 (22) - Added on Oct 27, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • org.qownnotes.mobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6.1 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.5.0
    • Rename notes while editing, with optional first-heading updates and preserved drafts and undo history
    • Keep scroll position when checking or unchecking tasks
    • Show captured photos offline before they are uploaded
    • Clarify required Nextcloud server and Android apps, and improve setup on smaller screens
    • Keep note-list status text stable during refresh
  • Version 1.5.0 (20) - Added on Oct 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • find accounts on the device
      Allows the app to get the list of accounts known by the phone. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • record audio
      This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • org.qownnotes.mobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log