Since Chromebook is projected as a device for educational purposes, it’s packed with some of the best note-taking and writing apps. And thanks to native Android apps support, now you can access millions of apps from the Play Store as well. So in this article, we bring you the 10 best writing apps for Chromebooks. We have not only included apps, but also some very best Chrome extensions and online services which offer a superior writing experience. Also, our focus has been distraction-free writing environment and offline availability in the selection of apps. With that said, let’s go ahead and check out the best Chromebook apps for writers.

In this article, we have included the 10 best Chrome apps for writers, students, and journalists. We have carefully selected the apps which offer essential writing tools without overwhelming the user with countless features.

  • Google Docs
  • Calmly Writer
  • Writer
  • Microsoft Word
  • iA Writer
  • FocusWriter
  • JotterPad
  • Writer Plus
  • Simplenote
  • Scrittor

List of Best Writing Apps for Chromebook

1. Google Docs

If you are looking for the best writing app for your Chromebook, may I suggest the obvious one? Yes, Google Docs which comes pre-installed with Chrome OS is the best writing tool you can have on your Chromebook. I know what you are thinking: it does not have an offline mode and there are tons of formatting options that you don’t want.

And in just one-click, you can get the formatting back in case you want to change fonts or customize the content. Besides that, Google Docs now supports offline mode and you can install a separate extension for that. You can enable the offline mode manually from the Settings page too. So there you have it, a free and powerful word processor that can also be your writing app.

Calmly Writer is another great choice if you are looking for a writing app that offers a distraction-free user interface on Chromebooks. It’s available both as a web-based platform and an extension app— in case you want offline access too.

Writer is our next pick for the best writing apps on Chromebook. The reason is it’s completely free and does not bombard the user with too many options. In a way, Writer is a very simple app, and similar to Calmly Writer, it focuses more on writing rather than formatting.

If you have recently switched to a Chromebook from a Windows PC then worry not, you can still access Microsoft Word with almost the same set of features. Microsoft has brought all its Office apps to the Play Store and if your Chromebook has support for Android apps then you can easily install Word and a host of other Office apps.

5. iA Writer

iA Writer is one of the most popular writing apps available on macOS and Windows 10 operating systems. And now, you can get the same writing experience on Chrome OS as well. If your Chromebook comes with Android apps support then you can simply install this app and you will be all set for your next writing odyssey.

We have mentioned ample Android apps for writing on Chromebooks, but do you know, you can also use a Linux app for offline writing? Well, here is FocusWriter that has a full-screen interface and comes in a hide-away UI. You can immerse yourself in writing and create a customizable ambiance with background images, colors, font, themes and more.

JotterPad is one of the best writing apps for Chromebook which can be installed directly from the Play Store. It’s perfect for users who want to write books, novels, screenplays, and basically anything that is long-form. JotterPad is a powerful app with support for nodes and sections which is required in large projects.

Having said that, you still get a distraction-free environment for putting down your thoughts. I would say, if you are looking for a standalone Android app that can offer all the essential tools for writing then JotterPad is the best option available on Chromebook.

Writer Plus is everything that a word processor is not. It’s a clean and minimal looking Android app that can be installed from the Play Store on your Chromebook. You can quickly jot down your thoughts with emphasis on writing rather than design elements.

So, you can easily customize the content using a handful of keyboard shortcuts. Another thing that I liked about this app is that it’s completely local and does not come with any cloud service integration. So users who want a strict offline writing app for Chromebook, Writer Plus is an excellent choice.

Simplenote is actually a note-taking app, but you can use it for writing purposes too as it allows free-form writing with minimum clutter and intuitive UI. The app is available on the Google Play Store so you can install it on your Chromebook easily.

However, keep in mind, there is no option for formatting as it’s primarily a note-taking app. So to put it straight, if you are looking for an app where you can put your rambling thoughts instantly then Simplenote fits the bill quite well. In addition, you can continue writing even when you are using your smartphone so that is a plus.

Scrittor is our final writing app which is also available on the Play Store. Similar to Simplenote, Scrittor allows you to continue writing without any hindrance. You can add your thoughts and categorize them with various labels. As it’s a note-taking app, you can also create checklists and set reminders.

However, the app offers a large and clean window for you to put down your thoughts. So, if you want a well-designed writing app that can also help you with reminders and checklists then Scrittor can be a good pick.