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SidePanel Buddy

Name: SidePanel Buddy
Brand: SidePanel Buddy
Rating: 5 (143 reviews)

Open any website in chrome side panel

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About

SidePanel Buddy is a Chrome extension that transforms Chrome's side panel into a fully functional browser. It allows users to browse any website alongside their main tab, making it ideal for research, comparison shopping, social media, tutorials, and general multitasking. Key features include automatic session persistence (saving the last visited page), support for multiple search engines (Google, Bing, Brave Search, Ecosia, Yahoo), drag & drop functionality for links, automatic dark mode support matching the system theme, a clean and minimal interface, and fast, lightweight performance. Users can open the side panel, enter a URL or search term, and browse freely, with their session automatically saved.

Categories & Tags

Chrome Extensions Productivity Education #Minimal #Clean #Functional #Standard UI #Light Mode

Color Palette

Background White

#FFFFFF

70%

Primary Blue

#1A73E8

10%

Text Dark Grey

#202124

15%

Border Light Grey

#DADCE0

Typography

Roboto

Headings and Body Text

Design Review

The design of the SidePanel Buddy landing page on the Chrome Web Store is highly functional and adheres to Google's established design language. It's clean, minimal, and prioritizes usability, making it easy for users to understand the extension's purpose and features. The layout is standard for a product listing, featuring a clear title, prominent 'Add to Chrome' button, ratings, and a comprehensive overview. The use of ample white space contributes to a distraction-free experience. Screenshots and a video thumbnail effectively demonstrate the extension's functionality. While not groundbreaking in its aesthetic, the design is highly effective in conveying information and encouraging installation, reflecting a reliable and professional presentation. The mention of 'Dark Mode Support' for the extension itself indicates a thoughtful approach to user preferences, even though the store page itself is in a light theme.