Always improving
What’s new
Tafsir Notebook is actively maintained. Here are the major updates, newest first.
November 2026
Open to everyone, and faster note saving
- Sign-ups are now open to everyone, with no limit.
- Notes now save instantly, with fixes to the editor, search, and formatting.
- Optional Ko-fi support link for those who find Tafsir Notebook useful.
September 2026
A redesigned study experience
- A refreshed interface with improved accessibility and a faster Quran reader.
- Redesigned annotations, a refined note editor, and highlighting.
- Redesigned PDF exports and simpler word notes.
- More reliable sign-in sessions and clearer Google sign-in errors.
April 2026
Public launch
- Sign in with Google, plus a new landing page and the Tafsir Notebook name.
- Export your notes to PDF, per surah or all at once, and download your data.
- Help centre, blog, privacy policy, and terms of service.
- Performance work across the database and reader for quicker loading.
April 2026
Early versions
- Notes on any ayah or individual word, with translations alongside the Arabic.
- Collapsible surah notes, a responsive layout for phones and tablets, and a collapsible sidebar.
- Remembers the last surah you read.