Sidesy: Your Comments Sidebar For YouTube

Tracking since Apr 6, 2026.

Changelog

• May 23, 2026
  description

  Features - 
  1. Built for convenience with an eye for aesthetics. Unlike other similar options in the market, the sidebar comments don't feel out of place. They look nice and work well.
  2. Dark & light modes depending on your YouTube settings.
  3. Easy toggle integrated right into the comments section to easily switch between default and sidebar views.
  
  If you enjoyed using Sidesy, please consider leaving a review - it really helps a lot!
  
  And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/abin.john

  Features - 
  1. Easy toggle via keyboard shortcut or the button integrated right into the comments section to easily switch between default and sidebar views.
  2. Built for convenience with an eye for aesthetics. Unlike other similar options in the market, the sidebar comments don't feel out of place. They look nice and work well.
  3. Dark & light modes depending on your YouTube settings. 
  
  If you enjoyed using Sidesy, please consider leaving a review - it really helps a lot!
  
  And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/abin.john

• May 19, 2026
  description

  -- What's New --
  - Sidesy now loads more reliably when you open, navigate between, or refresh YouTube videos
  - Removed the "tabs" browser permission — it's no longer needed with the new approach
  - Sidesy now has a popup! Click on the icon from your extensions list to view quick-links
  ---
  
  Features - 
  1. Built for convenience with an eye for aesthetics. Unlike other similar options in the market, the sidebar comments don't feel out of place. They look nice and work well.
  2. Dark & light modes depending on your YouTube settings.
  3. Easy toggle integrated right into the comments section to easily switch between default and sidebar views.
  
  If you enjoyed using Sidesy, please consider leaving a review - it really helps a lot!
  
  And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/abin.john

  Features - 
  1. Built for convenience with an eye for aesthetics. Unlike other similar options in the market, the sidebar comments don't feel out of place. They look nice and work well.
  2. Dark & light modes depending on your YouTube settings.
  3. Easy toggle integrated right into the comments section to easily switch between default and sidebar views.
  
  If you enjoyed using Sidesy, please consider leaving a review - it really helps a lot!
  
  And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/abin.john

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