Guide
Chrome tab manager
Most people don't just have too many tabs. They have too many tabs from different projects mixed into one strip. A good tab manager separates them. SideArc does this with spaces, vertical tabs, folders, and pins — all inside Chrome's side panel.
Tab manager
Tabs organized by project with pins, folders, and drag-and-drop
What to look for in a tab manager
- Live tab management — not just saved sessions, but real-time organization of open tabs
- Project separation — spaces or contexts so work, research, and personal tabs don't mix
- Pinned resources — keep core tools visible regardless of what else is open
- Readable layout — full tab titles, not truncated favicons
- Drag-and-drop — move tabs between projects without right-click menus
What SideArc does
SideArc turns Chrome's side panel into a tab manager with vertical tabs, spaces for separate projects, folders for saved links, and pinned tabs for core tools. Every tab shows its full title. You can drag tabs between spaces, save links into folders, and switch contexts with a swipe.
Why Chrome's default tools aren't enough
Tab groups help cluster tabs but still live in the horizontal strip. Bookmarks save links but don't manage live tabs. Pinned tabs persist but get buried. SideArc combines all three concepts — grouping, saving, and pinning — into a single side panel that manages your live work.
FAQ
Does SideArc replace Chrome's tab strip?
No. Chrome's top tab strip still works. SideArc adds a side panel that gives you a better way to navigate and organize those same tabs.
Can I move tabs between spaces?
Yes. Drag a tab from one space to another, or right-click to move it.
Related: how to organize tabs in Chrome, best vertical tabs Chrome extension.