Blog
News, updates, and articles about Plainpad.
Plainpad 1.2.0-alpha.1 — Quick Search and Security Hardening
The first alpha of Plainpad 1.2.0 brings a Ctrl/Cmd + K quick search overlay, menus that remember their state, a demo data seeder, and a batch of security fixes covering login rate limiting, password resets, and the auto update service.
Building a Plain Text Knowledge Base in Plainpad
How to grow a personal knowledge space in Plainpad using nothing but plain text — no styling, no Markdown, no plugins. A practical system, and the case for why simplicity wins over the long run.
Using Plainpad as Your Personal Agenda
Turn Plainpad into a lightweight, private agenda. Learn how to organise day-to-day tasks across monthly, weekly, and themed notes — no extra apps, no accounts, no tracking.
Plainpad 1.1.1 Released — Important Security Fixes
Plainpad 1.1.1 is a security-focused release that patches a privilege-escalation vulnerability, hardens the password recovery endpoint, and locks down sortable columns on list endpoints. All users are encouraged to update.
Introducing the New Plainpad Website
We have launched a brand new website for Plainpad with comprehensive documentation, a features overview, premium services, and much more. Come take a look around.
Why Privacy Matters: The Case for Self-Hosted Note Taking
In an age of data breaches and surveillance, keeping your personal notes private is more important than ever. Here is why self-hosted solutions like Plainpad are worth considering.
Getting Started with Plainpad: Your Own Self-Hosted Note Taking App
Learn how to install and configure Plainpad on your server in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through the complete setup process.