Vertical Tabs

Vertical tab manager in side panel

Vertical Tabs - Enhance Your Tab Management

"Vertical Tabs" is a Chrome extension that revolutionizes your tab management by placing them vertically in a side panel. This intuitive tool enhances your browsing experience, allowing easy organization through drag-and-drop features. With seamless integration, dark mode compatibility, and a privacy-first approach, it offers swift access and search capabilities while keeping your information secure. Customize your setup by positioning the panel on the left or right side and boost your productivity with this elegant solution.
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Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Version: 2.2.6 (Last updated: 2025-01-20)
Creation date: 2020-08-31
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • sidePanel
  • tabs
  • tabGroups
  • storage
  • favicon
  • contextMenus
Size: 1.04M
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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⚠️ Important: Chrome limitations

  1. The horizontal tab bar cannot be hidden when using the extension.
  2. The side panel has a minimum width and cannot be resized smaller than Chrome's allowed dimensions.

💡 How to Get Started: Activate Vertical Tabs with just a click on the extension icon. Pin it for quick access and utilize the shortcut Alt+B (modify from chrome://extensions/shortcuts).

🚀 Discover a new dimension of tab management with Vertical Tabs, a Chrome extension aiming to enhance your browsing experience.

🎯 Effortless User experience: Vertical Tabs elegantly organizes your tabs and groups them seamlessly within Chrome's side panel, simplifying your browsing experience.

🌟 Seamless Integration: Crafted specifically for Chrome, Vertical Tabs seamlessly integrates, becoming an intuitive extension of your browsing experience.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Integrated with the same Chrome window, mimicking a tree style view.
  • Functions quickly and efficiently without cluttering the interface.
  • Allows selection of tab position on the left or right of the screen.
  • Offers a search functionality that users appreciate.
Cons
  • The width of the vertical tabs is too large and cannot be easily adjusted to a smaller size, taking up excessive screen space.
  • Lacks features like group tab management that should mimic standard tab functionality.
  • Theme color doesn't change automatically with the browser's theme; only dark mode is available.
  • Borders and visual separation between groups of tabs are not effective.
Most mentioned
  • The extension is too wide and takes up a lot of screen space, making it a common issue among users.
  • Users express a desire for more compact tab width options and improved tab organization features.
  • There is a request for customization options, such as adjusting the background color and padding.
  • Some users feel that the extension does not fully replace the functionality of standard tab management.
User reviews
고정 위치를 왼쪽 또는 오른쪽 선택할 수 있다. 최소 크기가 좀 큰 편이다. 좀 더 작게 줄일 수 있도록 할 필요 있다.
by Shin-Young Song, 2025-01-17

This is the best implementation that I've seen so far.
by vycdev, 2025-01-09

This should be a built in feature of Chrome
by Glenn Sandoval, 2025-01-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Vertical Tabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Vertical Tabs has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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