Simple ChatGPT Sidebar

Quick access to ChatGPT in a sidebar. Select text and ask ChatGPT about it, or reference entire pages with customizable prompts.

As of June 2026, Simple ChatGPT Sidebar has 37 users in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.3.0
Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 28, 2026.

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Apr 28, 2026201.3.0
May 8, 2026251.3.0
May 15, 2026241.3.0
May 24, 2026261.3.0
Jun 3, 2026311.3.0
Now371.3.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
sidePanelcontextMenusstorageactiveTabdeclarativeNetRequestclipboardWrite
Host access
https://chatgpt.com/*, https://*.chatgpt.com/*, https://chat.openai.com/*, https://*.openai.com/*

Screenshots

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About

Tired of paid ChatGPT sidebars and cluttered interfaces? Simple ChatGPT Sidebar brings ChatGPT directly into your browser as simply as possible — no tab switching, no interruptions.

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HOW TO USE

To Log In:
Simply log into ChatGPT in a normal browser tab. Once logged in, your ChatGPT account will be accessible in the sidebar.

To Open the Sidebar:
• Click the extension icon in your toolbar (tip: pin the extension for easy access), OR
• Right-click on any page → "Ask ChatGPT about this page" → "Open Sidebar"
• Clicking any custom prompt will automatically open the sidebar

To Edit Settings and Customize Prompts:
• Right-click the extension icon → "Options", OR
• Right-click on any page → "Ask ChatGPT about this page" → "Settings"

From the settings page, you can adjust global settings, create new prompts for pages or selected text, and edit or remove existing prompts.

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✓ 100% FREE — No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Ever.

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FEATURES

• Sidebar Access – Chat with ChatGPT while staying on your current page
• Text Selection – Highlight text, right-click, and send to ChatGPT instantly
• Page Reference – Ask ChatGPT about any webpage with one click
• Custom Prompts – Create, edit, and organize your own prompt templates
• Auto-Paste – Selected text appears automatically in ChatGPT's input
• Keyboard Shortcuts – Ctrl+Shift+G to toggle, Alt+G for quick send

Built-in prompts include: Explain, Summarize, Translate, Fix Grammar, Explain Code, Find Bugs, and more.

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REQUIREMENTS

A ChatGPT account is required. OpenAI's free tier works perfectly — ChatGPT Plus is not required.

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PRIVACY

Your ChatGPT conversations are handled by OpenAI and subject to their privacy policy (openai.com/privacy).

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SUPPORT

This extension is developed and maintained by an individual developer. Responses to questions may take time, but I appreciate your patience and feedback.

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Works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium browsers.

Thank you for using Simple ChatGPT Sidebar!

Technical

Version
1.3.0
Manifest
V3
Size
34.8KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
udb37224f3e5f4a278b6d2b045677d4e2
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Dec 19, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Dec 19, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 3, 2026
Website
Support URL
Privacy Policy

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