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

By: Firefox
Daily users: 15,805
251
Version: 0.6.6956 (Last updated: 2024-10-24)
Version code: 5826956
Creation date: 2018-09-25
Weekly download count: 534
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • bookmarks
  • management
Size: 197.67K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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
  • Very useful extension for daily use
  • Successfully integrates with Firefox
  • Provides a new way to browse with side panels
Cons
  • Pinterest opens in mobile mode when using the extension
  • Lacks advanced features like navigating back and forth
  • Basic functionality compared to other browsers' side view features
  • No dark mode available
  • Interface not user-friendly for managing tabs
Most mentioned
  • Pinterest issues
  • Need for navigation controls in side view
  • Desire for a more advanced side panel functionality
User reviews
by Dreamliner, 2025-02-12


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Side View requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Side View. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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