Linux · Office & Productivity
Simple Diary
Simple and lightweight diary app
by Johan Bjäreholt
Official site: flathub.org
About Simple Diary
Designed to be easy to use and be out of the way, to let you focus on documenting and reflecting over your daily life.
A few notable features are:
Saves entries in standard markdown
Adding images to your entries
Scales on desktops, laptops, tablets and phones
Dark mode
How to install Simple Diary
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.bjareholt.johan.SimpleDiary
- Open Simple Diary once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Diary free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Simple Diary is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Simple Diary from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.bjareholt.johan.SimpleDiary. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Simple Diary safe?
Simple Diary downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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