# Side by Side - Split view for Firefox

> The ultimate split screen tool. Split your tab into a dual view to browse, compare websites, and multi-task side by side.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/side-by-side](https://chrome-stats.com/d/side-by-side)

## Overview

- **ID:** `side-by-side`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ben Gaudry
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 183
- **Weekly downloads:** 12
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2025-04-12
- **Size:** 46 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/side-by-side/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/bengaudry/side-by-side](https://github.com/bengaudry/side-by-side)

## Description

Boost your productivity with the ultimate split screen extension for Firefox!

"Side by Side" brings a powerful split view experience directly to your browser. Instead of juggling multiple windows or manually resizing screens, you can now divide any tab into two resizable pages. It’s the perfect dual tab solution for seamless multi-tasking.

Whether you want to compare websites, translate text, follow a video tutorial while coding, or keep an eye on your social feeds, this tab divider adapts perfectly to your workflow.

🌟 Key Features:
<ul><li><strong>Split View / Dual Display:</strong> View two websites side by side within one single tab.</li><li><strong>Smooth Screen Splitter:</strong> Effortlessly adjust the width of each pane with a simple drag-and-drop.</li><li><strong>Flexible Orientation:</strong> Switch instantly between horizontal (side-by-side) and vertical (top-and-bottom) layouts.</li><li><strong>Seamless Design:</strong> The extension UI automatically adapts to your Firefox browser theme (Dark mode, Light mode, custom theme...).</li></ul>
🔒 Lightweight &amp; Secure:

Built with performance in mind, this highly optimized split-screen addon won't bloat your browser or create unnecessary background processes.

👉 Upgrade your browsing comfort today: click "Add to Firefox" to start multi-tasking like a pro!

## Rankings

- #8,670 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`
- `theme`
- `contextMenus`
- `scripting`
- `management`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- 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/side-by-side)