Where Are Sticky Notes Stored on Windows?
Sticky Notes plum.sqlite database path on Windows, and how Microsoft account sync changes recovery.
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Sticky Notes keeps everything in a plum.sqlite database inside its app package LocalState folder. There is one file to back up, and it only works when the app is fully closed.
Signed in notes also sync to your Microsoft account and OneNote feed. Local restore and cloud sync can fight, so pick one recovery route at a time.
Where Sticky Notes stores this, by platform
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\plum.sqlite
Copy with Sticky Notes closed. The package suffix may vary by release; search LocalState under Packages for plum.sqlite if missing.
Frequently asked questions
My Sticky Notes vanished after an update. How do I recover?
First check the web OneNote feed for synced copies. For local recovery, restore a plum.sqlite backup into LocalState with the app closed.
Can I read plum.sqlite directly?
Yes with any SQLite browser on a copy. Notes text sits in the Note table; edit nothing live or sync conflicts follow.
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