Open in Sidebar
What is Open in Sidebar?
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The "Open in Sidebar" extension revolutionizes browsing by allowing you to load any webpage in a convenient sidebar view. Access web content while reading without switching tabs with a click or keyboard shortcut. Drag and drop links or use the built-in address bar for seamless navigation. Enhance productivity by opening online tools like text editors or dictionaries in the sidebar. Reset the view with a single click or load new pages by pasting URLs. Note that some pages with CSP headers may have limitations, but future updates aim to address these.
Features: Loads any webpage in a convenient sidebar view Activate the sidebar with a click or assigned keyboard shortcut Drag and drop links or use the built-in address bar for seamless navigation Access web content while reading without switching tabs Enhance productivity by opening online tools like text editors or dictionaries in the sidebar Intuitive interface with an address bar for easy URL tracking Reset the view with a single click Load new pages by pasting URLs into the address bar Search for dropped text with your preferred search engine (e.g. Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo) Supports split view (two panes)
User reviews
- Effectively allows for split-screen viewing within the Chrome window.
- Easy to use and customizable interface.
- Provides navigational features such as back, forward, and refresh.
- Users appreciate the ability to keep frequently used pages loaded in the sidebar.
- Works better than alternative extensions for many users.
- Some users experience functionality issues and connectivity errors.
- Lacks a sidebar management feature for easier navigation.
- Not all pages render correctly with certain zoom settings.
- It may not allow saving of the state of the sidebar when switched off.
- Effectiveness for split-screen functionality.
- Need for bookmarks or quick access functionality.
- User-friendly and customizable features.
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Open in Sidebar is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Open in Sidebar if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Open in Sidebar has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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