Open any web page in the sidebar

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Version
1.0.0
Update
March 20, 2025
Size
353KiB
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Rating
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Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Français
Español
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
SidePanel
ContextMenus
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
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Sidebar Extension

This extension is designed to greatly enhance your browsing efficiency and multitasking capabilities. Its primary uses and benefits include:

1.Enhanced Multitasking Efficiency: Users no longer need to frequently switch between tabs or windows. By loading the desired webpage in the sidebar, you can view both your main page and other information simultaneously. This is particularly useful for looking up reference materials, monitoring social media in real time, or handling multiple tasks at once.

2.Time and Space Saving: Quickly accessing any webpage via the sidebar helps keep your main workspace organized without the distraction of too many open tabs.

3.Flexibility and Convenience: The extension allows you to customize the sidebar's content. Whether it's your frequently used tools, documents, video conferences, or other online resources, you can easily pin them in the sidebar for instant access.

4.Optimized Workflow: For professionals, students, and researchers who often refer to multiple sources of information, this extension offers a seamless and intuitive multitasking experience, thereby boosting work or study efficiency.

In summary,this extension not only makes your browsing experience more efficient and intuitive, but it also helps you manage and utilize online resources more effectively. If you’re looking for a more flexible and efficient way to browse the web, this extension is definitely worth installing.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_name__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "1.0.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "__MSG_description__", "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "permissions": [ "sidePanel", "contextMenus", "storage", "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess" ], "icons": { "16": "assets/icon.png", "24": "assets/icon.png", "32": "assets/icon.png", "48": "assets/icon.png", "96": "assets/icon.png", "128": "assets/icon.png" }, "action": {}, "side_panel": { "default_path": "sidepanel/sidepanel.html" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Sidebar extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Sidebar extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Sidebar extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Sidebar extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Sidebar extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Sidebar extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Sidebar Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Sidebar extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Sidebar extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Sidebar extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Sidebar extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Sidebar extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Sidebar extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Sidebar extension file

Select and download the Sidebar extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Sidebar extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Sidebar extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Sidebar extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Sidebar extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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