Data month 2026-09

Simple ChatGPT Sidebar

Quick access to ChatGPT in a sidebar. Select text and ask ChatGPT about it, or reference entire pages with customizable prompts.

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According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, the Chrome extension Simple ChatGPT Sidebar has 1,000 users (+17.2% MoM) — ranked #1,224 of 9,324 AI browser extensions, and #282 of 2,418 in General AI.

Users · 2026-09

1.0K+17.2%

Rating

Overall Rank (9,324)

#1,224

General AI Rank

#282/ 2,418

What is Simple ChatGPT Sidebar

From the Chrome Web Store

Quick access to ChatGPT in a sidebar. Select text and ask ChatGPT about it, or reference entire pages with customizable prompts. Tired of paid ChatGPT sidebars and cluttered interfaces? Simple ChatGPT Sidebar brings ChatGPT directly into your browser as simply as possible — no tab switching, no interruptions.

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HOW TO USE

To Log In: Simply log into ChatGPT in a normal browser tab. Once logged in, your ChatGPT account will be accessible in the sidebar.

To Open the Sidebar:

Click the extension icon in your toolbar (tip: pin the extension for easy access), OR
Right-click on any page → "Ask ChatGPT about this page" → "Open Sidebar"
Clicking any custom prompt will automatically open the sidebar

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To Edit Settings and Customize Prompts:

Right-click the extension icon → "Options", OR
Right-click on any page → "Ask ChatGPT about this page" → "Settings"

From the settings page, you can adjust global settings, create new prompts for pages or selected text, and edit or remove existing prompts.

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✓ 100% FREE — No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Ever.

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FEATURES

Sidebar Access – Chat with ChatGPT while staying on your current page
Text Selection – Highlight text, right-click, and send to ChatGPT instantly
Page Reference – Ask ChatGPT about any webpage with one click
Custom Prompts – Create, edit, and organize your own prompt templates
Auto-Paste – Selected text appears automatically in ChatGPT's input
Keyboard Shortcuts – Ctrl+Shift+G to toggle, Alt+G for quick send

Built-in prompts include: Explain, Summarize, Translate, Fix Grammar, Explain Code, Find Bugs, and more.

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REQUIREMENTS

A ChatGPT account is required. OpenAI's free tier works perfectly — ChatGPT Plus is not required.

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PRIVACY

Your ChatGPT conversations are handled by OpenAI and subject to their privacy policy (openai.com/privacy).

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SUPPORT

This extension is developed and maintained by an individual developer. Responses to questions may take time, but I appreciate your patience and feedback.

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Works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium browsers.

Thank you for using Simple ChatGPT Sidebar!