If you face any issues, feel free to contact us via our tech support form on your new tab page (for the Pro plan users), leave your feedback via our Help section, or join our community in Discord or Twitter β we're happy to communicate there π€
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Version 124 (161.1.0) August-September, 2024
ββ fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
ββ fixing the custom apps' icons bug
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β fixing crashes
ββ improving the browser performance
Version 122 (160.1.1) May, 2024
Stability and performance improvements
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ββ fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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ββ improving the browser performance
βUpdate error popup is fixed
βSession bugs are fixed
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ββ the tab order is correct when pin / unpin tabs
βVertical tabs fixes
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ββ the pinned sidecar was unpinned after the browser restart
βAd blocker improvements
β'Offer to save passwords' setting is working correctly
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Version 122 (159.1.4) April, 2024
Stability and performance improvements
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ββ fixing crashes
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ββ improving the browser performance
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Version 120 (158.1.2) February, 2024
Stability and performance improvements
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ββ fixing crashes
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ββ improving the browser performance
βSessions sync issues are fixed
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ββ opened tabs shouldn't be replaced by old tabs after enabling the session sync
βVertical tabs problems are solved
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ββ tab's settings can be opened now
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ββ tab groups can be restored after restoring tabs (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+T)
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ββ new tabs are opened above the list of tabs
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ββ sidecar is still pinned after restarting the browser
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4. Collections fixes
ββ bookmarks and links can be opened correctly (from non-default Workspaces)
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5. Sidebar improvements
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ββ the sidebar state is saved after the browser restarts
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6. Localization improvements
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Version 120 (157.2.0) January, 2024
Stability and performance improvements
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fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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Version 118 (156.1.2) December, 2023
Stability and performance improvements
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ββ fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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ββ performance improvement
ββSidekick Tab switcher improvement
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ββ scrolling tabs from the list can be more convenient
βReferall system fixes
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ββ you can read about our referral program here
βVertical tabs improvements
βSidebar state fix
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ββ if you hide your sidebar after the browser restart, it remains hidden
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Version 118 (155.1.1) December, 2023
Stability and performance improvements
fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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Version 116 (154.1.1) November, 2023
Vertical tabs
ββ the tabs orientation button is fixed (it won't popup)
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ββ first feature fixes and improvements
βSidekick Tab switcher is improved
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ββ Π‘md (Π‘trl)+Shift+Tab works correctly
βSessions improvements
Stability and performance improvements
Version 116 (153.1.4) October, 2023
Stability and performance improvements
fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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Version 114 (151.2.0) September, 2023
Vertical tabs
ββ you can manage this option in the upper left corner:
ββ any feedback on the feature is welcomed! We're going to implement some fixes/improvements in the next updates.
βFocus mode improvements
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ββ deep Focus mods was deactivated when switching tabs
βSync improvements
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ββ tab groups were ungrouped after syncing sessions between devices
βSessions improvements
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ββ couldn't pin tabs in saved sessions
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ββ there was no Β«Move to sessionsΒ» option in the tab menu
βΒ«On startupΒ» setting is fixed
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ββ sidekick://settings/onStartup
Version 114 (151.2.0) September, 2023
Workspaces accounts fix
ββ accounts don't mix up across workspaces
βTabs crashing issue is solved
βSessions fixes
βSessions sync improvements (This functionality is still in beta. You can contact us to be among volunteers)
Localization improvements
βCollections improvements
Version 114 (150.2.1) August, 2023
Sessions sync (in beta)
Split-view fixes
βForever-free plan fix
βLocalization improvements
β'Move to session' option is back
βBrowser performance improvements
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Version 112 (114.49.2) July, 2023
Tab group fixes
βBug fixes and improvements for the Team version
Localization improvements
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βBookmarks are saved in your Collections, too
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ββ Opt+C / Alt+C
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βReferral system fixes
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ββ Signups should be counted better
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βPerformance improvements
Version 112 (114.48.1) July, 2023
Stability and performance improvements
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fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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βperformance improvement
Version 112 (147.1.0) July, 2023
Team plan is out!
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ββ Its functionality is available on the new tab page:
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βTasks improvements
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βTwitter links fix
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βLocalization updates
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βFixing bugs and vulnerabilities
Version 112 (146.1.3) June, 2023
Stability and performance improvements
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fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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βperformance improvement
Version 112 (145.2.1) May, 2023
Tasks feature date fix
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βTab groups fix
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βNotion's badges counting fix
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βImport data from MS Edge
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βSession's name fix
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ββ long sessions' names are displayed correctly
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βLocalization updates
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Version 112 (144.1.1) May, 2023
Ad blocker improvements
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βSplit-view bugs are fixed
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βStatistics improvements (displayed on the new tab page)
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βGlobal search fixes
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ββ choosing the opened tab in the Global search list doesn't create a new tab
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βSpril-view fixes
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βPerformance improvements
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Version 112 (143.1.1) April, 2023
Performance improvements
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βBug fixes
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ββ apps' notification badges (Instagram, Gmail)
ββ drag and drop in the sidebar
ββ geolocation service
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βDesign improvements
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ββ the Global search icon is now located in the tab strip
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ββ icons' size is fixed
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Version 110 (142.1.0) April, 2023
Creating custom apps is a Free plan feature now
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ββ custom apps are the apps that can be added not from the catalog but from the opened tab or the URL
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βPinned extensions are always displayed
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ββ if you pinned the extensions you need to be displayed all the time, they won't disappear in the hiding mode
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βGlobal search is located in the tab strip
βCalendars integration
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ββ you won't get notifications of the meetings you declined
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βLocalization improvements
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βInstagram badge fixes
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βBrowser performance improvements
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Version 110 (141.1.1) April, 2023
Ad blocker improvements
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ββ you can manage the Ad blocker's settings for each website much easier nowGmail fixes (badges and icons)
Hints fixes
Performance improvements
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Version 108 (140.2.0) April, 2023
Fixing bugs and improving performance
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ββ Websites' performance (being displayed incorrectly)
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ββ Apps' badges fixes
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ββΒ Notification fixes
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Version 108 (139.5.0) March, 2023
Localization
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ββ Sidekick supports several languages (including Japanese, Spanish, French, etc.)
ββ We're still working on its improvement
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βExtensions can be hidden
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ββ However, if you prefer pinned extensions, you can manage this view in the browser settings:
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the gear icon on the sidebar β Appearance β Hide icons in the address barThe Help section (Explore Sidekick) is being improved
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ββ Also, there is an Explore Sidekick icon on the new tab page so you won't forget anything:
βPerformance improvements (more speed for Sidekick users)
Fixing bugs
Version 108 (138.1.1) March, 2023
Task manager
ββ Now, Sidekick has a built-in task manager to organize your day and priorities: set your tasks with one click
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ββ Run Pomodoro timer to manage work/rest cyclesManageable Focus mode
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βApple sign up
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βFixing bugs
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Version 108 (137.1.2) February, 2023
Thin tab strip
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ββ Now, a window looks more spacious
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βDistraction blocker
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ββ Set your own redirection rules and switch back to the task list/email automatically when trying to access Youtube or social media
ββ Add a schedule for redirects
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βManageable Focus mode
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ββ Escape from notifications: just snooze them
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βBetter Ad blocker
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ββ Blocks even the Youtube ads :)
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βHints have been improved
Version 108 (135.1.2) January, 2023
Trial Pro plan is implemented
ββ Thirty days trial Pro plan is enabled for experienced users and will be available for newcomers to test Pro features
ββ The trial Pro plan expires automatically, and users are not charged to prolong their subscription
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βMove tabs across sessions
ββ Right-click on the tab β Move to session
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βHints for shortcuts for advanced Sidekick usage
Shortcut for showing/hiding a sidebar
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β β Option/Alt + Shift + S
βPasswords autofill in Incognito mode is fixed
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βPerformance and apps fixes (Telegram, Discord, etc.)
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Version 106 (133.1.7) December, 2022
Webpages Translate support
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ββ You can find it in the upper right corner in the address bar:Learning center has been updated
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β Please check here: https://help.meetsidekick.com/en/
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βNot secure button is fixed
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βExtension URLs support (for Custom apps)
ββ Now, you can add an extension as a custom app
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βAccount's icon displays an emoji
ββ You can add any emoji before the account's name in the app's settings, and it will be displayed as an account's iconSidekick status for Gmail chat
β Now, you can share that you're focused in Sidekick
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Version 106 (132.3.3) November, 2022
Better browser performance
Fix of badges (WhatsApp, Notion, Telegram, Discord, Facebook messenger)
Facebook app in the catalog (instead of the Facebook pages and Facebook groups apps)
Improved VPN
The losing sessions' tabs issue is fixed
Fixed the browser behavior when using Ctrl (Cmd)+Shift+T
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β using Ctrl (Cmd)+Shift+T doesn't restore a window with old tabsSplit view behavior is fixed
Commands and shortcuts were added to the Global search
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Version 104 (130.1.3) October, 2022
Tab groups are implemented! Check and give us feedback ;)
Issue with badges (Slack, Gmail, WhatsApp, etc.) working incorrectly is solved
Bug with installing a custom icon is fixed
Change colors here: sidekick://settings/manageProfile
New Halloween backgrounds for the new tab page π
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Version 104 (129.2.3) October, 2022
Sync update with fixes is rolled out for everyone
2. Calendars integration
3. Smooth address bar design (no borders!)
4. Issue with the geolocation service is fixed
5. Workspace removing confirmation popup
6. Gradient background won't be reset
7. Shortcut menu is updated
8. Fix apps opening as tabs
Version 104 (128.1.1) September, 2022
1) Fixes for NTP, Split view, badges, sync, passwords
2) Widevine fix for Windows
Netflix, Spotify, etc. work correctly
3) Faster and more accurate Global search
4) Recently used section (inside apps) now shows a list for a chosen account only
5) Shortcut for our Split view has been made
Option (Alt) + Z
6) Closed app can be restored
by using a Cmd (Ctrl) + Shift + T shortcut
Version 102 (111.1.0) August, 2022
1) Stability and performance improvements
fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
performance improvement
2) The Workspaces update is implemented
check workspaces via the profile menu (in the upper right corner)
3) Touch ID is supported
4) The issue with adding/editing/deleting payment methods is fixed
5) The blinking new tab page bug is solved
6) The Global reach performance is improved
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β7) The multi-account apps popup behavior is fixed
8) The logout problem is solved (used to occur while switching accounts in the Google service apps)
Version 102 (110.0.3) August, 2022
1) Stability and performance improvements
fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
performance improvement
2) Popup to confirm deleting a session
now you won't accidentally delete any session
3) The Split View performance issue is fixed
4) The problem with the Skype and WhatsApp chats is resolved
5) Google Keep is working correctly
6) The Telegram badge issue is fixed
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Version 100 (107.0.1) June, 2022
1) Stability and performance improvements
fixing bugs
performance improvement (super speed β‘)
fixing vulnerabilities
2) Sidebar is available in each window you open
3) Each app now has multi accounts
4) The sync option is in beta (contact us if you want to test it!)
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Version 98 (90.0.5) March, 2022
1) Stability and performance improvements
fixing bugs
performance improvement
fixing vulnerabilities
Version 96 (87.1.0) December, 2021
1) The issue with Widevine is fixed
Windows users got rid of problems with streaming services
2) Focus mode
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It not only mutes all notifications and sets your status to unavailable, but it also displays a heading in all your messengers to cleverly let everyone know you are working deep in the zone with Sidekick.
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3) Stability and performance improvements and
The losing tabs problem is partly solved
The issues with the restarting new tab page and the apps icons are fixed
Also, we're on our way to giving our users more opportunities to use the Sidekick Pro plan. So please stay tuned!
Version 94 (84.1.5) November, 2021
1) The issue with Widevine is fixed
Now there are no more obstacles to watching Netflix or listening to music via Spotify for macOS users.
The other OSes are on their way to getting improvements too.
2) The M1 Mac version fixes
Users who installed the Intel version by mistake will have the correct version that is much more productive.
3) Stability and performance improvements
Fixes of the sidebar issues and other bugs.
Version 90 (75.2.5) June 10, 2021
1) New settings dialog
Improved UX/UI
Ability to select new tab page background image
Ability to select time format 12h/24h
2) Search dialog improvements
easily copy the link for search results
close tabs directly from the search dialog
3) Lot's of bug fixes and stability improvements
Version 68.0.3 April 16, 2021
1) A lot of small issues fixed
2) Improved UI for the light theme
3) Notifications improvements and fixes for:
Twitter
MS Teams
vk.com
Hangouts
4) Now we hide the "Import history and bookmarks" button on the new tab page if you already have imported the data or have a huge history. You can always find this button in settings or here: chrome://settings/importData
Version 65.3.23 March 31, 2021
All your web documents structured on NTP
New tab page got amazing navigator for all your web documents.
We structured all the web for you, so it was easier to find any page or document in almost all popular services you use.
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Web document types in the search
Now users can search by document types. Try typing "repository", "Linear issue" or any other document type in search dialog and you'll be surprised how great our search is.
New app context menu (right-click the app icon)
Now switching accounts for the app is just one click away
New help panel design
Now it has all the important help links and is much easier to read.
Version 59.1.3 Feb 18, 2021
New tab page with backgrounds
NTP got redesigned and we added colorful backgrounds and widgets. Ability to customize backgrounds is coming soon!
βAccount selector in Notes
In notes (option-N) you can now select which account to be used.
βImproved memory management
Better memory saving through suspender, you can see exact memory savings on New Tab Page.
βClose button for apps
You can now close an app by opening the context menu (right-click) and choosing close. Previously you could only do it with a shortcut CMD-W.
Version 55.1.8 Jan 28, 2021
Tab Switcher
Long pressing option-Z now opens a Least Recently Used (LRU) tab switcher similar to MacOs short press of option-Z switches to a previously active tab.
Version 52.0.4 Dec 28, 2020
Pinned tabs stay pinned
Even if you close a pinned tab it will come back the next time you open a session. Unpin the tab before closing to get rid of it.
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URLs in omnibox
Now you can see URLs for all suggestions in the address bar.
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Sessions in new window
You can now open sessions in a new window, and all new windows map to a temporary session.
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Move to session
Easily move tab to any session in tab menu (right-click opened tabs to see the option)
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Battery usage optimization
We've made some tweaks in browser configuration to reduce battery usage and CPU consumption.
Version 46.1.61 Dec 16, 2020
Quick start guide
Now it's easy to overview major Sidekick features by simply visiting our quick start guide page at start.meetsidekick.com
βAuto-close zoom tabs
Tired of useless zoom launcher tabs? Now they are closed automatically right when you leave the tab.
βCopy URLs of opened tabs
Copy URLs of opened tabs easily from search dialog**.** Press Cmd+C (Ctrl + C for Windows) to copy URL of opened tab in search dialog.
βAdBlock improvements
AdBlock now blocks ads and trackers even better since we added new bases and whitelisted some resources based on your feedback.