SideTab Pro - Vertical Tabs, Bookmarks and Reading List

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Kareem Shata

Mar 10, 2026

Group collapse/expand fix!

I managed to fix the group collapse/expand bug locally.

When the group is clicked to collapse/expand, the extension calls Chrome's API to update the state, which immediately triggers a state refresh event, but Chrome hasn't committed the change yet, so the UI gets overwritten with the old state. That's why the collapse only appears after switching panels and back.

The fix:

1. Find the extension folder at:

For Brave:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\Default\Extensions\fehfojhhnbfbclgpffmffigfgngbpnmj\<version>_0\

For Chrome:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\fehfojhhnbfbclgpffmffigfgngbpnmj\<version>_0\

2. Copy that folder somewhere else.

3. Go to the extensions page on the browser, disable the store version, enable dev mode, click "Load unpacked", and select the copied folder

4. Open "js/index.js" in any text editor and find this string:

cv.toggle(o.id,!u)

5. Replace it with:

bv.pause();cv.toggle(o.id,!u).then(function(){setTimeout(function(){bv.resume()},50)})

6. Go back to extensions page and click the "refresh icon" on the unpacked extension

Collapse/expand should now work instantly. The 50ms delay is barely noticeable you can reduce the number if you want it snappier.

Hope it helps, and hope the developer can push a proper fix soon, but this works as a local patch in the meantime.

David B W

Mar 3, 2026

Bug in Chrome version 145 effects some extensions similar to SideTab Pro.

I found this from another extension that has similar functions to SideTab Pro ("VertiTab"):

3. mar. 2026

Update Regarding Tab Group Issue (Chrome 145)
At the moment, tab group operations (including collapsing and renaming groups) may not function correctly.

This is caused by a known issue in Chrome 145, which prevents extensions from properly updating tab group titles and collapsed states. The issue originates from Chrome itself and is not a defect in our extension. All extensions with similar functionality are affected. Based on current information, this will be resolved in Chrome 146, expected to be released in mid-March.

See also: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/483537691

Regards,
David

Chris Cheng

Mar 2, 2026

Tab groups do not collapse or expand on click

The collapse and expand group functions stopped working recently. It will only activate after another action is taken. Such as clicking on a different tab not in the same group or clicking on 'New tab in group'.

Brave 1.87.191 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Chromium 145.0.7632.120

Victor Calianu

Feb 22, 2026

Tab groups do not exapnd/collapse on click

Version 145.0.7632.110 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Tab groups do not exapnd/collapse on click. The expansion/collapse happens only when
-you switch view to another tab -> then at that exact moment, the expand/collapse action happens in SideTab
-you have just opened chrome (works for some 5 seconds, then stops working)

David B W

Feb 21, 2026

Tab groups failing to expand/open in Chrome v145 (macOS)

Hi SideTab Pro Support,
After updating to Chrome Version 145.0.7632.110 (Official Build, arm64) on macOS, I am experiencing a critical issue with tab groups.
The issue:
When I click on a tab group header within the SideTab Pro sidebar, the group does not expand or open. I see the visual "ripple/wave" effect indicating the click is registered, but nothing happens.
Observations:
If I click on the native horizontal Chrome tab groups, they expand correctly, and SideTab Pro reflects this change immediately.
The issue persists even in Incognito mode with all other extensions disabled.
Double-clicking does not resolve the issue.
This appears to be a communication issue between the extension and the Tab Groups API in the latest Chrome 145 build.
System Info:
Chrome: 145.0.7632.110 (arm64)
OS: macOS Tahoe 26.3 (25D125).
Could you please investigate if an update is needed to support the changes in Chrome 145?
Best regards,
David

John Lilly

Feb 20, 2026

how to switch to bookmarks?

How do you switch from seeing the current tabs to seeing your bookmarks? Is there an official site with user manual?

Metehan Kilkis

Feb 16, 2026

The sidetab itself, the color coded tabs have become responsive and won't work

The color coded header-tabs won't work as in I can't interact with them. I can't expand or constrict, I can't change the name. What I can do is that I can click on the website link holding tabs and it will take me to that website. I can also interact with the header-tabs that are on the chrome tab area. On the Chrome tab area I can change the name, the color, expand and constrict the groups. On the Chrome tab area everything works just fine. On the SideTab Pro sidetab area besides the ability to click on website tabs, nothing works. I know I know, I should just delete and then re-install. Just letting you know, it became unresponsive after maybe 5 PC restarts. Beautiful app. Cheers. -MK

S N

Jan 27, 2026

Easier switching between tabs, bookmarks, readinglist

Great extension, Thanks!
It would be nice to be able to switch/toggle between tabs, bookmarks and readinglist view by pressing the SideTab logo on the left of the searchfield. Or by using shortcuts and/or deeplinks.
There is no indication that audio is playing in a tab.

Udi Meiri

Jan 26, 2026

Would it be possible to have multiple "unorganised" groups?

I have lots of tabs sprinkled in between groups and it'd be easier to navigate if they appeared in-order in the vertical tabs list. Perhaps a setting to disable the "unogranised" group

Great design, btw!

Derek Wright

Jan 9, 2026

Was there an update today?

Prior to today I was able to drag tabs into a collapsed tab group. Today the GUI looks updated and now the tab groups do not expand automatically when dragging new tabs. Opening the tab group manually before dragging the new tab is doable, but less convenient.