# Assistive Edge > Edge sidebar & AssistiveTouch — apps, gestures & tools over any screen. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.assistiveedge.touchpanel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.assistiveedge.touchpanel) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.assistiveedge.touchpanel` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** App\_Forge - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 578 - **Version:** 1.1.9 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-24 - **First published:** 2026-07-12 - **Publisher country:** PK - **Size:** 7.24 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.assistiveedge.touchpanel) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/assistiveedge-privacypolicy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/assistiveedge-privacypolicy/home) ## Description Assistive Edge brings powerful one-handed control to Android with two flexible overlay modes: a swipe-from-edge Sidebar and a floating AssistiveTouch button. Launch apps, run system shortcuts, and access essential tools — without leaving the app you’re using.

Choose the experience that fits you: open a full edge panel for multitasking, or keep a compact floating menu always within reach.

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TWO WAYS TO STAY IN CONTROL
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📱 Edge Sidebar
Swipe from the left or right edge to open a floating sidebar over any app. Pin your favorite apps, open quick tools, and navigate your phone with smooth edge gestures — ideal for multitasking and fast app switching.

🎯 AssistiveTouch
Use a draggable floating button that stays on screen wherever you place it. Tap to open a customizable radial quick-actions menu with the shortcuts you use most — perfect for one-handed use and instant access to system controls.

Switch between Sidebar and AssistiveTouch anytime from the home screen.

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KEY FEATURES
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EDGE SIDEBAR PANEL
• Swipe from the screen edge to open your floating panel
• Pin favorite apps for instant launch
• Optional visible pill handle for easier access
• Works across apps with overlay support
• Auto-start on boot (optional)

ASSISTIVETOUCH QUICK MENU
• Floating button — drag it anywhere on screen
• Tap to expand a smooth quick-actions menu
• Customize up to 8 action tiles around the center button
• Built-in actions: Volume, Screenshot, Flashlight, Lock, Power, Settings, Back, Home, and Recents
• Edit your panel layout anytime in settings

GESTURES & QUICK CONTROLS
• Edge swipe, tap, double-tap, triple-tap, and long-press actions
• Notch / camera hole-punch gestures (supported devices)
• Edge Seek: slide on the handle to adjust brightness or volume
• Screenshot shortcut and system navigation actions
• Haptic feedback support

BUILT-IN TOOLS
• Screenshot
• Flashlight and camera shortcuts
• Brightness and volume controls
• Toggle auto-rotation
• Drag apps to split-screen (where supported)
• Customizable dashboard tools

DEEP CUSTOMIZATION
• Material Design 3 with dynamic color (Material You)
• Glassmorphic blur effect (Android 12+)
• Multiple UI style themes
• Custom accent colors, opacity, corner radius, and layout
• Icon pack support, icon shape, and scale
• Left or right panel placement
• Game Mode and fullscreen protection for selected apps

SMART BEHAVIOR
• Show only on home screen (optional)
• Hide overlay in selected apps
• Remember scroll position
• Export and import settings backup
• Home screen shortcut to toggle the service
• Quick Settings tile support

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HOW TO GET STARTED
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1. Grant “Display over other apps” permission
2. Choose Sidebar or AssistiveTouch on the home screen
3. Tap Start to enable the overlay service
4. Sidebar: swipe from the edge and hold briefly to open the panel
5. AssistiveTouch: tap the floating button to open your quick-actions menu
6. Customize gestures, appearance, pinned apps, and AssistiveTouch tiles in Settings

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PERMISSIONS
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• Display over other apps — required to show the floating sidebar and AssistiveTouch button
• Accessibility service — used for navigation shortcuts, screenshots, and smart overlay behavior
• Notification access — optional, for notification-based app suggestions
• Camera — used only for the flashlight shortcut

Assistive Edge does not read your messages, passwords, or personal screen content.

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REQUIREMENTS
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• Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher

Built with Kotlin and Material Design 3 for a modern, fluid experience on your phone.

Note: Some features may vary by device and Android version. For best stability, exclude Assistive Edge from battery optimization in system settings. ## Rankings - #1,357,432 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.assistiveedge.touchpanel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Edge Screen Assistive Touch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nzt.edgescreenapps.trial) — 62,480 users, 3.75 / 5 - [Edge Screen Assistive Touch PR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nzt.edgescreenapps.pro) — 220 users - [Button Master: Assistive Touch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mozapps.buttonmaster.free) — 170,950 users, 4.41 / 5 - [Button Master: Assistive Touch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mozapps.buttonmasterpaid) — 1,016 users - [Edge Gesture Controls](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jba.edgegesture) — 96,292 users, 2.60 / 5 - [Edgify: Edge Gesture & Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unitbyte.tech.edgifygesturecontrol) — 1,830 users - [Edge Side Bar Touch Assistant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkgreat.touchassistantfree) — 892 users - [Edge Gestures](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ss.edgegestures) — 83,039 users, 4.20 / 5 - [EdgeY](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fan.EdgeY) — 254 users - [Edge Screen - Sidebar Launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gonext.edgescreen) — 521,466 users, 3.47 / 5 - [Glide Touch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ms.assistive) — 7,046 users - [Edge Sidebar Launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/finecoder.utility.edgesidebarlauncher) — 7,726 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.assistiveedge.touchpanel)