Side View
Open a mobile view of a page in the sidebar
Side View - Optimize Multitasking with Firefox Add-On
'Side View' is a unique add-on for Firefox, designed to enhance your multitasking experience. It allows users to open mobile views of websites in the browser sidebar. Whether watching YouTube while you shop or staying updated on Twitter while working, Side View makes it easy by simply sending websites and links to your sidebar.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 404
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- <all_urls>
- storage
- contextMenus
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- bookmarks
- management
Size: 197.67K
Email: ib*****@mozilla.com
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 611 ▲ 1
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Ever wanted to watch YouTube videos while shopping, or keep up to date on Twitter while working on a spreadsheet? Side View lets you send websites and links to your Firefox sidebar to make multitasking easier than ever.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Good concept for multitasking with side-by-side browsing.
- Allows running applications like AI chat or other pages in a constant sidebar.
- Provides a different experience compared to Chromium-based browsers.
Cons
- Breaks functionality on websites like Google Meet and Pinterest.
- Lacks features such as persistent sessions for the side view, navigation options, and a dark mode.
- Poor tab organization and visibility of recent tabs.
Most mentioned
- Google Meet issues (redirect loops, breaking functionality)
- Missing key features that users expected, especially compared to Vivaldi.
- Problems with usability and navigation within the side view.
User reviews
by sxlderek, 2024-12-17
by Desai, 2024-11-26
by Per-Inge Eliasson, 2024-11-20
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Side View requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Side View is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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