Sidebar for ChatGPT - Free Access
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- Extension status: Featured
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Access ChatGPT directly from a browser sidebar!
Transform your browsing experience with Sidebar For ChatGPT, the ultimate Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates ChatGPT into any website. No API required—just click, and you're ready to chat!
Key Features:
Instant Access: Open the ChatGPT sidebar effortlessly by clicking the extension icon, using the shortcut Ctrl + Space, or right-clicking to select "Open Sidebar for ChatGPT."
Versatile Usage: Whether you're researching, writing, or simply curious, ChatGPT is at your fingertips, ready to assist you across all tabs and websites.
Screenshot Capture: Quickly capture any area or the visible page, then send the screenshot directly to ChatGPT for explanations, debugging, or summaries.
AI Text Selection Menu: Select text on almost any website to open an AI menu with smart actions and shortcuts that send the selection straight to ChatGPT.
Custom Prompts Library: Create and manage your own prompts in the options page, then trigger them from the sidebar, context menu, or selection menu.
User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek, unobtrusive design that keeps your focus on your tasks while providing easy access to ChatGPT whenever you need it.
Core Sidebar Free Forever: Use the main ChatGPT sidebar at no cost, forever. Optional advanced features can be unlocked with a simple one-time upgrade — no subscriptions, no recurring fees.
Elevate your productivity and make the most of your online experience with Sidebar For ChatGPT. Install now and bring the power of AI into your daily browsing!
Disclaimer:
This extension is not affiliated with or officially endorsed by OpenAI.
🚀 What's New in Version 3.5.0:
✅ Optimized Performance - Streamlined extension architecture for faster loading and better stability
✅ Enhanced Compatibility - Improved compatibility with latest Chrome updates and ChatGPT interface changes and Voice mode activation
✅ Reduced Permissions - Minimized required permissions for better security and privacy protection
✅ New Screenshot Tools - Capture selected areas or full pages and send screenshots directly to ChatGPT from the sidebar
✅ Bug Fixes - Resolved connection errors and improved voice mode activation reliability
✅ Smoother Experience - Enhanced sidebar functionality with better error handling and user feedback
Key Features: • Instant ChatGPT access via sidebar
• Screenshot capture overlay – capture page areas or full pages and send them directly to ChatGPT
• Voice mode activation after rating
• Hideable rating system
This update focuses on stability, security, and user experience improvements while maintaining all core functionality you love — including the AI text selection menu and custom prompts.
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Sidebar for ChatGPT
Fast, unobtrusive ChatGPT in your browser sidebar. Instant AI assistant for writing, coding, summarizing, research and voice chat — free and privacy-conscious.
QUICK OVERVIEW
Sidebar for ChatGPT integrates a full ChatGPT interface directly into a collapsible browser sidebar. Open it with one click, Ctrl + Space, or the right-click menu to draft emails, summarize articles, debug code, generate ideas, or speak to the assistant hands-free. Designed for speed, low friction, and maximum productivity.
HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES
- Instant ChatGPT sidebar in Chrome — fast access to ChatGPT, AI assistant, and GPT models (GPT-5 / GPT-4o support shown when available on your account).
- All-in-one AI writing assistant — create, edit, rewrite, and proofread text (emails, blog posts, social captions).
- Smart summarizer & research helper — summarize long articles, web pages, and documents without leaving the tab.
- AI text selection menu — highlight any text to open an inline AI menu with default and custom prompts.
- Custom prompts & prompt library — build your own prompts in the options page and surface them in the context menu and selection menu.
- Per-site controls — disable the sidebar assistant or text selection menu on specific sites when you don’t want it.
- Screenshot capture & page snapshots — capture any region or the visible page and send it directly to ChatGPT as an image.
- Developer/code helper — explain code, generate snippets, suggest refactors, and assist with debugging.
- Voice input & voice chat — enable microphone access for hands-free conversations and dictation.
- Keyboard shortcut & context menu — open/close the sidebar instantly (Ctrl + Space) or via right-click.
- Lightweight, non-intrusive UI — stays out of your way while giving powerful AI features.
- Core sidebar is free forever — optional advanced features are available with a one-time upgrade, no subscription or recurring fees.
- Privacy-first & minimal permissions — requests only what’s necessary (sidebar management, optional mic access). No API keys stored.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Install the extension and open the sidebar.
2. Sign in to your ChatGPT/OpenAI account in the ChatGPT/OpenAI website.
3. Select the ChatGPT model available on your account; responses are served through ChatGPT’s web service while the extension provides the convenient sidebar interface.
LATEST UPDATE — v3.5.0 & RECENT FIXES
- Voice Mode Activation: easier activation after closing the rating prompt; microphone permission prompt handled gracefully.
- Screenshot Capture Integration: capture any region or the visible page and send the screenshot directly to ChatGPT for analysis, explanations, or debugging.
- Hideable Rating Button: close or permanently hide the rating widget for a cleaner interface.
- Faster Loading & Preloading: optimized sidebar load times with smooth loading animation and intelligent prefetching.
- Reduced Permissions: minimized required permissions to improve security and privacy.
- Stability & Bug Fixes: fixed connection errors, improved voice activation reliability, and enhanced error handling and user feedback.
PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS
We follow Chrome Web Store guidelines and request only the permissions necessary for core functionality. Optional mic access is only used for voice input. No user API keys or private data are stored by the extension. For full details, see the extension permissions on the Chrome Web Store page.
COMPATIBILITY & SUPPORT
- Works on Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (latest stable releases recommended).
- Requires a ChatGPT / OpenAI account to use the ChatGPT web interface inside the sidebar (model availability depends on your OpenAI/ChatGPT plan).
- If you encounter issues, contact the developer via the support link on the store listing — we prioritize quick stability and privacy fixes.
NON-AFFILIATION
This extension is independently developed and is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI. It provides a convenient interface to access ChatGPT for users who sign in with their own account.
Latest reviews
- NR Communications LLC
- Great Extension, super simple, and worked for quick access to GPT. Would like to see this same Dev make it work with maybe other models like Grok, Claude, etc. But as is, it's very functional! (Note, if the dev sees this, please don't make it like all the other AI extensions out there, we don't want to pay to use a subscription with AI models, we just want access to our own accounts we already own. Think just like how you made this extension, but for Grok, Claude, etc. Really like your work! And P.S. If you could make an option to completely remove the tools that pop up when highlighting text, even better!)
- Gerrit Muilerman
- functions well.
- majid golkhatab
- perfect
- ANY THINGS
- great
- 王Dragon
- 90% perfect — if you could add a button to hide the GPT sidebar (not close it), then it would be 100% perfect.
- fouad karawan
- Very good! I’m not a tech-savvy person at all, but this was surprisingly simple to install. All I had to do was click “Add to Chrome,” and it instantly started working without any complicated setup. I mostly use it to help me write clearer, more professional sounding emails, and it’s also great for translating text whenever I’m browsing or shopping on websites in other languages. It saves me a lot of time and makes things much easier. I also really like the little floating button on the screen it's not only convenient but also kind of cute. It’s always right there when I need it, without getting in the way. Overall, a smooth and helpful experience!
- soufiane
- good
- Fenton Kidwell
- Misleading and paywalled — not what the listing claims This extension advertises itself as “completely free,” but that’s false. After using the text-selection actions just three times, it locks the feature and demands $29. This limit is never disclosed on the Chrome Web Store page. The developer’s own Terms (updated 10/29/2025) openly admit the free tier has a daily usage cap, yet the listing pretends everything is free and unlimited. That’s a direct violation of Chrome Web Store rules about payment transparency and accurate, honest listings. You’re basically paying to remove an artificial restriction on top of a simple wrapper for chat.openai.com. Until the developer stops hiding the paywall and fixes the misleading listing, I strongly recommend avoiding this extension.
- Peter Saad
- I’ve been using this extension every day the sidebar is always free and works flawlessly. The Page Assistant makes reading, writing, and research so much faster. Truly one of the most useful tools I’ve added to my browser!
- Andila
- Very good, not a tech person but this was really easy to install. Just click add to Chrome and it works. I mainly use it to help write better emails and translate things when I'm shopping on foreign websites. The little floating button is cute and helpful.
- Murali Madhavan
- Extremely disappointed. I wanted to enable context-aware actions on web pages using my existing ChatGPT subscription through the extension’s interface. My goal was simple: I wanted the extension to summarise, explain selected text, and answer questions for me so I could read online content without interruption. Unfortunately, the experience has been disappointing. The extension allowed only three free actions before payment, so I couldn’t test it properly before subscribing. It initially looked promising, especially compared to another extension offering similar features (and even a bit more). But after purchasing, I realised it doesn’t work on paywalled websites. Even on regular sites, the “Summarise” option doesn’t function at all. The “Explain selected text” feature is awkward and frustrating to use. The only redeeming feature is the third option — “Explain content” — which works reasonably well. Most of this feedback concerns the small action bar on the right side of webpages. The context menu experience is even worse — clunky and poorly designed. Overall, it feels like the developer is trying to make a quick buck without offering a polished or reliable product.
- Rasit Dogan
- very good
- Kaio Ferreira
- Hello friend, could you allow me to remove the preview of the popup that opens when we select something?
- Victor Wang
- Can I disable the pop-up that appears after selecting text? I only want to use the sidebar.
- Inartaly Valentin-Garcia
- Having AI as a sidebar in a browser is similar to the experience of using Copilot in Microsoft Edge. However, this AI is not "tab aware," which means it cannot read from open tabs or provide tailored feedback. Still, it's the closest alternative to AI in Google Chrome. I'm not sure why Gemini isn't fully available at the browser level. Personally, I prefer Copilot and wish Microsoft would release an extension for Chrome. I used Edge for about a year, but had to switch back to Chrome because I have Chromebooks and couldn't fully utilize Edge on them.
- Ian Goh
- I used to rely on Sider, but this is hands-down the best free Sider alternative. No subscriptions, no credit limits just unlimited AI whenever I need it
- Игорь Маркин
- The extension has "Free Access" in its title. It provides access to my own ChatGPT account. It allows you to send three messages to your own chat, and then asks you to pay $29. Lol, that's even more expensive than my ChatGPT subscription. In addition, when you select text, an ugly menu appears that is impossible to disable.
- wasiabbas4pk
- It used to be awesome and very good! But since the recent update, whenever i select any text, a small ugly menu appears which looks soo annoying to me and there is no option to disable that. Dear team, please allow users to disable that.
- mishael solomon
- Finally, an AI assistant that doesn't nickel and dime you with monthly subscriptions. The unlimited usage means I can use it without worrying about credits
- Ian W
- After the latest update its now asking for payment after 3 free uses. That is insane given I log into my own chatgpt inside the sidebar. You're charging $30+ for literally a sidebar. Now to open the sidebar, instead of clicking the icon you need to right click and select "open side panel"
- Hammon Mans
- I used to use the Edge browser to easily use the Copilot sidebar, but now with this extension, I have the same experience using the Chrome browser. Thank you for making this happen. It opens smoothly when I hit Ctrl + Space and works as a tab in the sidebar.
- Yonatan
- I don't have to go to the website everytime hooray!
- jad aburabee
- Very Good
- DivyPlayz
- Works perfectly, also auto logins
- Poly sarwar
- easy and no payment
- Dušan Kosec
- Internal Server Error
- Mayar Magdy Saber
- useful
- Nexora
- it's free
- 黄小杰
- this is the best.....
- Alejo Sanchez
- Cool
- Pingo Go
- Does exactly what it should. But please make it possible to hide the "Activate Voice Mode" and "Donate" bars. Or at least make them not flash purple.
- Thomas van Deursen
- Good, biggest detractor is that this extension feels to need to force open a webpage with a changelog when it's updated.
- Jeffrey Glick
- Simple and excellent at the same time. This Chat GPT sidebar is the best of the lot. Thank you, dev!
- Hiba Sati
- love the new update. love to see font size options if it possible.
- Jonathan Mayer
- Really nice sidebar, signed in automatically and integrates really well. Does exactly what you want! Only thing I'd like to change is the green icon for the toolbar. Thanks for making this!
- Aaron Miller
- highly recommend
- Angela Kratzert
- Use it every day and it saves me so much time! Love it. Thank you for creating it!!!
- srikanth shalivahana
- thank you
- Hiba s
- this is amazing. Thank you so much Ahmed, love the update.
- Clarisse Anne Alvarez (Clangie)
- This is so convenient for me especially I use ChatGPT on a daily basis. Thank you so much!
- Jasmine Smith
- I just downloaded, and it looks promising, but I can't sign up/in because it's within an iframe. Fix this issue, where it doesn't have to be just a side bar and I can open the whole page, so I can sign up.
- 김홍렬
- good!!
- Huệ Trang Triệu
- free n so useful
- Eric Keil
- Added the ability to use mic. Hands down best GPT extension for chrome.
- Jodine Theron
- Such a great extension for productivity wherever you are on the web! With the latest update that includes voice, this is by far my favourite and most used extension! Great job to Ahmed!! Thank you! You should make the voice feature a one time payment of US$5!! That will help you raise the funds to buy a new laptop. https://ko-fi.com/sidebarforchatgptfreeaccess
- Nathanael Richard II
- The first one I've found that doesn't demand a Credit Card in 5 uses, lol Simple and Lightweight, perfect for my needs.
- Xian Saiful
- This is helpful, Thank you
- Peter M Kariuki
- Good
- Theo Pepy
- good
- Xman
- good