Side Tab Manager

Clean tab search and management in a permanent side panel, optimized for space and usability.

As of May 2026, Side Tab Manager has 20 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Productivity category.

Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users−4.8%

Rating0%

5.00

1 reviews

Reviews0%

Version

1.0.0

Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	21	5.00	1	1.0.0
Apr 20, 2026	28	5.00	1	1.0.0
May 6, 2026	29	5.00	1	1.0.0
May 17, 2026	26	5.00	1	1.0.0
May 30, 2026	23	5.00	1	1.0.0
Now	20	5.00	1	1.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: sidePaneltabsactiveTabsessions
Host access: None declared

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About

**Transform your tab management experience with Side Tab Manager!**

Tab Panel brings Chrome's native tab search functionality to a clean, permanent side panel that's always accessible. Say goodbye to the temporary floating overlay and hello to efficient tab organization.

## 🎯 Key Features

✅ **Always Accessible** - Permanent side panel, no keyboard shortcuts needed  
✅ **Clean Design** - Space-optimized interface focused on what matters  
✅ **Real-time Search** - Filter tabs instantly by title as you type  
✅ **Tab Bar Order** - Tabs display in the same order as your tab bar  
✅ **Recently Closed** - Access and restore recently closed tabs  
✅ **Smooth Animations** - Polished interactions with no flickering  
✅ **Keyboard Navigation** - Full arrow key and Enter support  
✅ **Live Updates** - Automatically refreshes as tabs change  

## 🚀 Perfect For

- **Heavy tab users** who juggle dozens of tabs daily
- **Researchers** who need quick tab navigation
- **Professionals** working with multiple web apps
- **Anyone** who wants better tab organization

## 🎨 Clean & Minimal Design

Tab Panel features a carefully crafted interface that:
- Saves precious screen real estate
- Shows only essential information (title, favicon, timestamp)
- Matches Chrome's native design language
- Provides smooth, responsive interactions

## 🔒 Privacy & Permissions

Tab Panel requires minimal permissions:
- **tabs** - To list and manage your open tabs
- **activeTab** - To switch between tabs
- **sidePanel** - To create the side panel interface  
- **sessions** - To access recently closed tabs

Your browsing data stays completely private and local.

## 💡 How to Use

1. Click the Tab Panel icon in your toolbar
2. The side panel opens with all your tabs
3. Type to search, click to switch, or use X to close tabs
4. Scroll down to see recently closed tabs
5. Click any recently closed tab to restore it

**Keyboard shortcuts:**
- Arrow keys to navigate
- Enter to switch to selected tab
- Escape to clear search

Transform your browsing workflow today with Tab Panel!

## Category
Productivity

## Language  
English (United States)

## Tags/Keywords
tabs, productivity, search, management, side panel, navigation, browser, organize, workflow

## Age Rating
Everyone

## Single Purpose Statement
This extension provides a permanent side panel for tab search and management, replacing Chrome's temporary floating tab search overlay.