According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Sidebar for Chrome has 1,000 users (+0% MoM), rated 4.9 (21 reviews) — ranked #1,244 of 10,223 AI browser extensions, and #285 of 2,615 in General AI.
What is Sidebar for Chrome
Anything Sidebar turns the browser into a split-screen workspace, placing AI chat, web pages, vertical tabs and bookmarks inside one side panel. The listing is pitched at people who want to stop switching tabs, and describes the extension as lightweight and fast rather than heavy on the browser.
- 01Always-on AI command centre that keeps models such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude open in the sidebar
- 02Universal sidebar that can load nearly any website, including social feeds, documents and calendars, for side-by-side work
- 03Scrollable vertical tabs and a searchable bookmark list for managing dozens of open tabs
- 04Content scripts that allow actions such as searching inside the loaded page, zooming and page-specific assistance
- 05Integrated search engines, including Google and Bing, running in a dedicated sidebar tab
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All-in-One Sidebar: Chat with AI, browse, search & translate. Features vertical tabs, bookmarks & multi-tab. Ultimate productivity. Anything Sidebar: Your AI-Powered Multitasking Command Center. Stop switching tabs. Start working smarter. Anything Sidebar transforms your browser into a powerful, flexible workspace, putting AI chat, web pages, vertical tabs, and bookmarks right at your fingertips.
🚀 Three Core Pillars to Revolutionize Your Workflow 1. Always-On AI Command Center 💡 Integrated AI Power: Keep your favorite AI models—like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude—open and accessible 24/7. Ask questions, draft content, or compare answers instantly in the sidebar without interrupting your main workflow.
Instant Query: Your AI sidekick is always a click away, ready to assist with research, coding, or brainstorming on any page you visit.
2. Universal Sidebar & True Multitasking 🧩 Vertical Tabs & Bookmarks Mastery: Manage dozens of tabs efficiently with scrollable Vertical Tabs. Access and search all your Bookmarks instantly, keeping your main browser clean.
Open Nearly Any Website: Use the sidebar to load virtually any web page (e.g., social feeds, docs, calendars) for a true split-screen experience alongside your main window.
3. Full Control & Quick Search 🔍 In-Page Interaction: Utilize powerful content scripts to interact with the sidebar content, enabling actions like searching within the loaded page, zooming, and providing context-specific assistance for your main tab.
Integrated Search Engines: Perform Google, Bing, and other searches directly within a dedicated sidebar tab, keeping your research organized and fast.
✅ Add to Browser and Start Exploring Now Lightweight & Fast: Won't slow down your browsing experience. ⚡
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+ CompareData month: 2026-09 · User counts and ratings come from public Chrome Web Store data, aggregated monthly. See methodology.