What causes "Evernote Web Clipper Not Working"?

Third-party cookies blocked for Evernote Ad blockers / tracker blocking (e.g. Brave Shields) Outdated or disabled extension Browser cache issues Page layout the chosen clip type can't capture

How do I fix "Evernote Web Clipper Not Working"?

1. Update and enable the extension: Update Evernote Web Clipper in your browser's extension page Make sure it's toggled On (Edge: Extensions page) 2. Allow cookies and JavaScript for Evernote: Allow third-party cookies for evernote.com Allow JavaScript on the page you're clipping 3. Disable ad blockers temporarily: Pause your ad or tracker blocker (or Brave Shields) and clip again 4. Clear cache and sign in again: Clear browser cache Sign out of the clipper and sign back in 5. Try a different clip type: Switch between Article, Simplified Article, Full Page or Screenshot 6. Test another browser: If it still fails, try Chrome or another supported browser to isolate a browser-specific bug

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Evernote Web Clipper Not Working

Workaround available Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

The Web Clipper usually fails because of blocked third-party cookies, ad or tracker blockers, an outdated extension, or a disabled extension. Allow cookies for Evernote, pause blockers, update and re-sign in.

Most likely fix: Update and enable the extension.

Symptoms

Clicking the clipper does nothing, it asks you to sign in repeatedly, or clips save blank or fail.

Why it happens

Third-party cookies blocked for Evernote
Ad blockers / tracker blocking (e.g. Brave Shields)
Outdated or disabled extension
Browser cache issues
Page layout the chosen clip type can't capture

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. Update and enable the extension
1. Update Evernote Web Clipper in your browser's extension page
2. Make sure it's toggled On (Edge: Extensions page)
2. Allow cookies and JavaScript for Evernote
1. Allow third-party cookies for evernote.com
2. Allow JavaScript on the page you're clipping
3. Disable ad blockers temporarily
1. Pause your ad or tracker blocker (or Brave Shields) and clip again
4. Clear cache and sign in again
1. Clear browser cache
2. Sign out of the clipper and sign back in
5. Try a different clip type
1. Switch between Article, Simplified Article, Full Page or Screenshot
6. Test another browser
1. If it still fails, try Chrome or another supported browser to isolate a browser-specific bug

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