Open in Sidebar

Open a link in the sidebar.

Open in Sidebar - Firefox Add-On

Open in Sidebar is a Firefox add-on that allows you to quickly open various types of content, such as links, images, movies, and bookmarks, in the sidebar. It offers options to choose connection methods, fix protocols and targets, and even change the user agent to display a mobile view. With no required permissions, this add-on provides a convenient way to check links and access content without leaving your current page.
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Add-on stats

Users: 263
-2
Rating: 4.70
(30)
Version: 4.4 (Last updated: 2024-01-27)
Creation date: 2018-05-04
Weekly download count: 7
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 132.91K

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# 6,349 ▼ 2
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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This extension is very simple and useful. You can open audio, a image, a link, a movie, a bookmark and a tab in the sidebar now. You will be able to check the link quickly. You can choose connection methods from http or https, and http will be converted to https automatically.

In version 2.0, options are available! You can fix a protocol and a target.

In version 3.0, additional permissions are available! If you allow this extension to read bookmarks, you can permit it in the options page.

In version 4.0, changing user agent is available! The sidebar can display a mobile view. Be aware, this feature effects all pages of extensions which you have installed.

In version 4.1, a shortcut is available! You can open the sidebar faster.

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User reviews

It completely delivers the functionality I expected. It would be nice to have a browse back button if possible.
by darlington95, 2024-11-18
by Michael Washboard, 2024-08-19
It works well, the updates are recent, it has interesting features that you can customize and for users used to looking at extensions permissions one can only be happy.
by LogUserFX, 2024-08-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Open in Sidebar requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open in Sidebar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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