Gemini Sidebar

Tracking since May 14, 2026.

Changelog

• May 26, 2026
  description

  Gemini Sidebar adds a floating or split-screen Gemini panel to any webpage — so you can chat with Gemini without switching tabs. 
  
  Features:
                                                                                                                                         
    • Float mode — draggable sidebar that hovers over any page                                                                                      
    • Split mode — sidebar docks to the right, page content resizes automatically                                                                   
    • Collapse / expand — click "Gemini ▾" to minimize to a thin header bar                                                                         
    • Resize — drag the left edge to adjust sidebar width                                                                                           
    • Reload button — refresh Gemini without leaving the page                                                                                       
    • Persistent state — position, width, and mode saved across pages                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                    
    How to use:                                                                                                                                     
    1. Visit any webpage                                                                                                                            
    2. The Gemini sidebar appears automatically on the right                                                                                      
    3. Click the extension icon to toggle open/close                                                                                                
    4. Click "Gemini ▾" in the header to collapse/expand

  Gemini Sidebar adds a floating or split-screen Gemini panel to any webpage — so you can chat with Gemini without switching tabs.                                                                    
                                                                                                      
    Features:                                                                                         
                                                                                                      
    • Float mode — draggable sidebar that hovers over any page                                        
    • Split mode — sidebar docks to the right, page content resizes automatically
    • Collapse / expand — click "Gemini ▾" to minimize to a thin header bar
    • Resize — drag the left edge to adjust sidebar width                                             
    • Reload button — refresh Gemini without leaving the page
    • Startup state — choose whether the sidebar appears as a floating bar or a fixed tab on page load
    • Persistent state — position, width, and mode saved across pages                                 
     
    How to use:                                                                                       
    1. Visit any webpage                                                                            
    2. Click the tab on the right edge to open the sidebar (or set it to appear as a floating bar on
    page load via the extension icon)                                                               
    3. Click "Gemini ▾" in the header to collapse/expand                                              
    4. Use the Float / Split buttons in the header to switch layout modes

Permissions & access

Permissions

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