TabbitTitles stay cut off
A horizontal tab bar only shows a few words per tab. You end up hovering over dozens of tabs just to remember what is inside.
CHROME SIDEBAR TABS, UPGRADED
Chrome Sidebar Tabs That Actually Work for Power Users
Chrome’s vertical tabs are a good start — until you need grouping, AI context, and automation. Tabbit gives you a vertical sidebar, smart workspaces, and an AI Agent that handles the busywork.
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The real problem
Why Chrome sidebar tabs still feel half-done
Millions of users want vertical tabs. But the current options force you to choose between hidden flags, limited extensions, or browsers that do not understand your work.
Flags and extensions break
Chrome flags appear and disappear by release. Extensions add one more dependency and rarely talk to the rest of your workflow.
No AI context
Even with vertical tabs, you still copy links, paste text, and switch windows to make sense of your research.
What Tabbit adds
A sidebar built around how you actually work
Tabbit’s vertical sidebar is not just a relocated tab bar. It is the control center for tabs, context, and action.
Vertical tabs with full titles
See complete page titles at a glance. No hovering, no guessing.
Smart workspaces & auto-grouping
Tabs organize themselves by topic into workspaces for research, writing, operations, and more.
Omnibox with @-context
Ask AI about the current tab, a tab group, a screenshot, or a local file — all from one command box.
Agent mode across tabs
Tell Tabbit to compare pages, fill forms, or summarize sources. It runs in its own tab group while you keep working.
Compare the options
Chrome sidebar tabs vs. Tabbit
If you only need a vertical list, Chrome or Edge will do. If you want the sidebar to think and act, the choice becomes clear.
| Capability | Chrome vertical tabs | Edge vertical tabs | Chrome extension | Tabbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical sidebar | Flag/rolling out | Built-in | Yes | Native + workspaces |
| Smart grouping | Limited | Tab groups | Basic | Auto workspaces |
| Cross-tab context | No | No | Current page only | Tab groups, files, screenshots |
| AI Agent execution | No | No | No | Yes — fills, clicks, reports |
| Reusable automations | No | No | No | Skills Plaza |
Built for heavy tabs
What power users do with Tabbit sidebar tabs
Tabbit is designed for people whose browser is their desk: researchers, writers, analysts, and operators.
Deep research
Open 20+ sources, group them by topic, and let Agent mode synthesize conflicting claims into a cited report.
Content creation
Reference drafts, PDFs, and competitor pages from the sidebar without leaving your writing tab.
Operations automation
Move data between internal tools, fill repetitive forms, and get notified when a long-running task finishes.
FAQ
Common questions about Chrome sidebar tabs
Why are my Chrome vertical tabs not showing?+
Chrome is rolling out vertical tabs gradually, and flag-based versions can be unstable or removed. Tabbit offers a stable, native vertical sidebar on macOS and Windows with no flags needed.
Does Tabbit support Chrome sidebar tabs on Mac and Windows?+
Yes. Tabbit runs natively on macOS 12+ and Windows 10/11, with the same vertical sidebar and workspace experience on both platforms.
Is Tabbit free to use?+
Yes. Tabbit is in free public beta. There is no invite code or subscription required to download.
Can I import my Chrome bookmarks, passwords, and history?+
Yes. Tabbit supports one-click import from Chrome, Edge, Safari, and other major browsers, so your migration cost is close to zero.
How is Tabbit different from Arc or Dia?+
Like Arc, Tabbit uses a vertical sidebar and workspaces. Unlike Arc or Dia, Tabbit adds Agent mode, a unified omnibox, and a Skills system for real automation.
Can the Tabbit sidebar automate tasks across tabs?+
Yes. Agent mode can read pages, fill forms, click buttons, compare prices, and run multi-step workflows in a separate tab group while you continue browsing.
Which AI models does Tabbit support?+
International builds include GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and Gemini 3.1 Pro. Domestic builds include DeepSeek, GLM, Kimi, Qwen, Doubao, MiniMax, and LongCat.
Is Tabbit a Chrome extension?+
No. Tabbit is a standalone AI-native browser. It does not depend on Chrome flags or extensions for its vertical tabs or Agent features.
Stop fighting your tab bar
Get a browser whose sidebar is built for real work.