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What's new (version history)

Stay up-to-date with the latest Sidekick improvements using our comprehensive version history. Experience the power of Sidekick today!

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Version 120 (158.1.2) February, 2024

  1. Stability and performance improvements
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    ​● fixing crashes
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    ​● improving the browser performance
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  2. Sessions sync issues are fixed
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    ​● opened tabs shouldn't be replaced by old tabs after enabling the session sync
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  3. Vertical tabs problems are solved
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    ​● tab's settings can be opened now
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    ​● tab groups can be restored after restoring tabs (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+T)
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    ​● new tabs are opened above the list of tabs
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    ​● sidecar is still pinned after restarting the browser
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  4. Collections fixes


    ​● bookmarks and links can be opened correctly (from non-default Workspaces)
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  5. Sidebar improvements
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    ​● 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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  • performance improvement

Version 118 (156.1.2) December, 2023

  1. Stability and performance improvements
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    ​● fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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    ​● performance improvement
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  2. ​Sidekick Tab switcher improvement
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    ​● scrolling tabs from the list can be more convenient
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  3. Referall system fixes
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    ​● you can read about our referral program here
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  4. Vertical tabs improvements
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  5. Sidebar state fix
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    ​● 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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  • performance improvement

Version 116 (154.1.1) November, 2023

  1. Vertical tabs
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    ● the tabs orientation button is fixed (it won't popup)
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    ​● first feature fixes and improvements
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  2. Sidekick Tab switcher is improved
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    ​● Π‘md (Π‘trl)+Shift+Tab works correctly
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  3. Sessions improvements

  4. Stability and performance improvements

Version 116 (153.1.4) October, 2023

Stability and performance improvements

  • fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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  • performance improvement

Version 114 (151.2.0) September, 2023

  1. Vertical tabs
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    ● you can manage this option in the upper left corner:
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    ● any feedback on the feature is welcomed! We're going to implement some fixes/improvements in the next updates.
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  2. Focus mode improvements
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    ​● deep Focus mods was deactivated when switching tabs
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  3. Sync improvements
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    ​● tab groups were ungrouped after syncing sessions between devices
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  4. Sessions improvements
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    ​● couldn't pin tabs in saved sessions
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    ​● there was no Β«Move to sessionsΒ» option in the tab menu
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  5. Β«On startupΒ» setting is fixed
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    ​● sidekick://settings/onStartup

Version 114 (151.2.0) September, 2023

  1. Workspaces accounts fix


    ​● accounts don't mix up across workspaces
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  2. Tabs crashing issue is solved
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  3. Sessions fixes
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  4. Sessions sync improvements (This functionality is still in beta. You can contact us to be among volunteers)

  5. Localization improvements


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  6. Collections improvements

Version 114 (150.2.1) August, 2023

  1. Sessions sync (in beta)

  2. Split-view fixes
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  3. Forever-free plan fix
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  4. Localization improvements
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  5. 'Move to session' option is back
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  6. Browser performance improvements
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Version 112 (114.49.2) July, 2023

  1. Tab group fixes
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  2. Bug fixes and improvements for the Team version

  3. Localization improvements
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  4. Bookmarks are saved in your Collections, too
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    ​● Opt+C / Alt+C
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  5. Referral system fixes
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    ​● Signups should be counted better
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  6. Performance improvements

Version 112 (114.48.1) July, 2023

Stability and performance improvements
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  • fixing bugs and vulnerabilities
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  • performance improvement

Version 112 (147.1.0) July, 2023

  1. Team plan is out!
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    ​● Its functionality is available on the new tab page:
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  2. Tasks improvements
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  3. Twitter links fix
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  4. Localization updates
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  5. Fixing 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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  • performance improvement

Version 112 (145.2.1) May, 2023

  1. Tasks feature date fix
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  2. Tab groups fix
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  3. Notion's badges counting fix
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  4. Import data from MS Edge
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  5. Session's name fix
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    ​● long sessions' names are displayed correctly
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  6. Localization updates
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Version 112 (144.1.1) May, 2023

  1. Ad blocker improvements
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  2. Split-view bugs are fixed
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  3. Statistics improvements (displayed on the new tab page)
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  4. Global search fixes
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    ​● choosing the opened tab in the Global search list doesn't create a new tab
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  5. Spril-view fixes
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  6. Performance improvements
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Version 112 (143.1.1) April, 2023

  1. Performance improvements
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  2. Bug fixes
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    ​● apps' notification badges (Instagram, Gmail)
    ​● drag and drop in the sidebar
    ​● geolocation service
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  3. Design improvements
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    ​● the Global search icon is now located in the tab strip
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    ​● icons' size is fixed
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Version 110 (142.1.0) April, 2023

  1. Creating custom apps is a Free plan feature now
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    ​● 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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  2. Pinned extensions are always displayed
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    ​● 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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  3. Global search is located in the tab strip
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  4. Calendars integration
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    ​● you won't get notifications of the meetings you declined
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  5. Localization improvements
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  6. Instagram badge fixes
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  7. Browser performance improvements
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Version 110 (141.1.1) April, 2023

  1. Ad blocker improvements
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    ​● you can manage the Ad blocker's settings for each website much easier now

  2. Gmail fixes (badges and icons)

  3. Hints fixes

  4. Performance improvements
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Version 108 (140.2.0) April, 2023

  • Fixing bugs and improving performance
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    ​● Websites' performance (being displayed incorrectly)
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    ​● Apps' badges fixes
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    ​● Notification fixes
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Version 108 (139.5.0) March, 2023

  1. Localization
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    ​● Sidekick supports several languages (including Japanese, Spanish, French, etc.)
    ​● We're still working on its improvement
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  2. Extensions can be hidden
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    ​● 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 bar

  3. The Help section (Explore Sidekick) is being improved
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    ● Also, there is an Explore Sidekick icon on the new tab page so you won't forget anything:


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  4. Performance improvements (more speed for Sidekick users)

  5. Fixing bugs

Version 108 (138.1.1) March, 2023

  1. Task manager


    ​● Now, Sidekick has a built-in task manager to organize your day and priorities: set your tasks with one click
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    ​● Run Pomodoro timer to manage work/rest cycles

  2. Manageable Focus mode
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  3. Apple sign up
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  4. Fixing bugs
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Version 108 (137.1.2) February, 2023

  1. Thin tab strip
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    ​● Now, a window looks more spacious
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  2. Distraction blocker
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    ​● Set your own redirection rules and switch back to the task list/email automatically when trying to access Youtube or social media
    ​● Add a schedule for redirects
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  3. Manageable Focus mode
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    ​● Escape from notifications: just snooze them
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  4. Better Ad blocker
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    ​● Blocks even the Youtube ads :)
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  5. Hints have been improved

Version 108 (135.1.2) January, 2023

  1. Trial Pro plan is implemented


    ​● Thirty days trial Pro plan is enabled for experienced users and will be available for newcomers to test Pro features
    ​● The trial Pro plan expires automatically, and users are not charged to prolong their subscription
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  2. Move tabs across sessions


    ​● Right-click on the tab β†’ Move to session
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  3. Hints for shortcuts for advanced Sidekick usage

  4. Shortcut for showing/hiding a sidebar
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    ​ ● Option/Alt + Shift + S


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  5. Passwords autofill in Incognito mode is fixed
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  6. Performance and apps fixes (Telegram, Discord, etc.)
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Version 106 (133.1.7) December, 2022

  1. Webpages Translate support
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    ​● You can find it in the upper right corner in the address bar:

  2. Learning center has been updated
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    Please check here: https://help.meetsidekick.com/en/
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  3. Not secure button is fixed
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  4. Extension URLs support (for Custom apps)


    ​● Now, you can add an extension as a custom app
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  5. Account's icon displays an emoji


    ​● You can add any emoji before the account's name in the app's settings, and it will be displayed as an account's icon

  6. Sidekick status for Gmail chat

    ● Now, you can share that you're focused in Sidekick
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Version 106 (132.3.3) November, 2022

  1. Better browser performance

  2. Fix of badges (WhatsApp, Notion, Telegram, Discord, Facebook messenger)

  3. Facebook app in the catalog (instead of the Facebook pages and Facebook groups apps)

  4. Improved VPN

  5. The losing sessions' tabs issue is fixed

  6. Fixed the browser behavior when using Ctrl (Cmd)+Shift+T
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    using Ctrl (Cmd)+Shift+T doesn't restore a window with old tabs

  7. Split view behavior is fixed

  8. Commands and shortcuts were added to the Global search
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Version 104 (130.1.3) October, 2022

  1. Tab groups are implemented! Check and give us feedback ;)

  2. Issue with badges (Slack, Gmail, WhatsApp, etc.) working incorrectly is solved

  3. Bug with installing a custom icon is fixed

  4. Change colors here: sidekick://settings/manageProfile

  5. New Halloween backgrounds for the new tab page πŸŽƒ
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Version 104 (129.2.3) October, 2022

  1. Sync update with fixes is rolled out for everyone

  • you can find the sync option in the profiles menu in the upper right corner

2. Calendars integration

  • you can turn on this integration to join Zoom and Google calls with a single click

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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​7) 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 ⚑)

  • 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!


​Account selector in Notes
In notes (option-N) you can now select which account to be used.


​Improved memory management
Better memory saving through suspender, you can see exact memory savings on New Tab Page.


​Close 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


​Auto-close zoom tabs
Tired of useless zoom launcher tabs? Now they are closed automatically right when you leave the tab.


​Copy 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.


​AdBlock improvements
AdBlock now blocks ads and trackers even better since we added new bases and whitelisted some resources based on your feedback.

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