# Google Chat Sidebar

> Adds a button that shows Google Chat in the sidebar.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-chat-sidebar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-chat-sidebar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `google-chat-sidebar`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** matthewr
- **Category:** social-communication
- **Daily users:** 286
- **Weekly downloads:** 8
- **Rating:** 2.88 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2020-10-07
- **First published:** 2020-10-07
- **Size:** 32 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-chat-sidebar/)

## Description

The **Google Chat Sidebar** Chrome extension provides seamless access to Google Chat by adding a convenient button in your browser's sidebar. This allows you to stay connected with your contacts and participate in conversations without needing to switch tabs or open a new window. Designed for efficiency, this extension enhances your multitasking capabilities by keeping your chat dialogs accessible while you browse other sites.

Ideal for professionals and casual users alike, the Google Chat Sidebar extension ensures your conversations remain front and center, boosting productivity and communication. Simple to install and use, it integrates perfectly with the Chrome browser for a smooth user experience.

## Rankings

- #6,856 — Overall
- #24 — chat
- #33 — sidebar
- #47 — deepseek sidebar
- #52 — chatbotsplace
- #52 — chatgenie

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-chat-sidebar)