Open in Sidebar
Open link, tab or bookmark in sidebar.
Open in Sidebar - Firefox Add-on for Easy Browsing
"Open in Sidebar" is a highly efficient Firefox add-on designed to enhance your browsing experience. By simply installing this add-on, users can seamlessly open links, tabs, or bookmarks in their sidebar. This enables quicker navigation and optimized multitasking, making it an essential tool for every Firefox user.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 49
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- menus
- storage
- bookmarks
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
Size: 109.82K
Email: af*****@outlook.com
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Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Useful and convenient for accessing websites quickly
- Has potential for improved user experience with added features
- Works well for its intended purpose
- Helps keep the main browser interface clean
Cons
- Cannot resize the sidebar, which is a common frustration
- Lacks a dedicated toolbar button for easier accessibility
- Issues with sidebar visibility and style on dark themes
- Some users report it doesn't load properly or causes layout issues
Most mentioned
- Need for a resizeable sidebar
- Request for a toolbar button
- Desire for more customization options for opening sites in the sidebar
- Issues with visibility in dark themes
User reviews
by igorlogius, 2025-01-10
Good extension but could one improvement be made. For example, I want my pinned tabs to always open in the sidebar. Another option is to have an option which sites always open in the sidebar.
by Firefox user 18715234, 2024-12-04
by Hashim K. Erzouki, 2024-11-03
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open in Sidebar requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Open in Sidebar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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