SidePanel Buddy - Open Any Site in Side Panel

Browse any website in Chrome's side panel alongside your main tab.

As of June 2026, SidePanel Buddy - Open Any Site in Side Panel has 387 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

496.48420.5344.52Apr 1, 2026Jun 4, 2026
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Permissions & access

Permissions
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Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

Your browsing session stays exactly where you left it. Unlike other side panel browsers, SidePanel Buddy automatically saves your last visited page - close the panel, switch tabs, or even restart Chrome, and your page will be right there waiting when you return.

Choose your favorite search engine. Quickly switch between Google, Bing, Brave Search, Ecosia, or Yahoo directly from the side panel. Your preference is remembered across sessions.

What is SidePanel Buddy?
SidePanel Buddy transforms Chrome's side panel into a fully functional browser. Browse any website alongside your main tab - perfect for:
- Research - Keep references open while writing documents
- Comparison shopping - View product pages side by side
- Social media - Check Twitter, Reddit, or news without leaving your current page
- Tutorials - Follow along with guides while working in another tab
- Multitasking - Watch videos, read articles, or chat while browsing

Key Features
✓ Session Persistence - Your page is automatically saved and restored
✓ Multiple Search Engines - Google, Bing, Brave, Ecosia, Yahoo
✓ Drag & Drop - Drop any link into the panel to open it
✓ Dark Mode Support - Automatically matches your system theme
✓ Clean Interface - Minimal, distraction-free design
✓ Fast & Lightweight - No bloat, just browsing

How to Use
1. Click the SidePanel Buddy icon to open the side panel
2. Enter a URL or search term in the address bar
3. Browse freely - your session is automatically saved
4. Close and reopen anytime - you'll be right where you left off

Browse smarter. Browse together. Browse with SidePanel Buddy.

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
85.56KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
Yes

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u2e2795cf3cac4d462d2eca9e6137a43e
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Dec 2, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Dec 6, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 4, 2026
Website
Support URL
Privacy Policy

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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 4, 2026.