Knowledge Base
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Side Panel Mode Explained
One way to access your bookmarks is via the browser’s built-in side panel. Learn how this extension integrates with it and improves your workflow.
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Overlay Mode Explained
Another way to access your bookmarks is through a toggleable sidebar that slides over your current webpage when opened. Learn how this mode works and how it can improve your workflow.
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Current State of Firefox version
Support for Mozilla Firefox is more complex due to differences compared to Chromium-based browsers. Learn more about the current development status.
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Extension Permissions
Browser extensions require certain permissions to function properly. Learn more about which permissions Bookmark Sidebar needs and why they are used.
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Share Information
You can opt in to share information such as your configuration and how you use the sidebar. This helps improve the extension. Learn more about what data is collected and how it is used.
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One Man Show
There’s no corporate backing and no ads... Just focused, user-driven development. Updates may come more gradually, but with care and attention to detail.
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One-Time Purchase vs Subscription
Why are subscriptions so popular among companies? And why does this extension offer a one-time purchase with a lifetime license for all advanced features instead?
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Synchronization
The browser takes care of syncing all your settings and bookmarks across your devices. But what if you are using multiple browsers or different profiles?
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Bookmark-related Features
Why can’t I set custom icons for bookmark folders? Why can’t I override favicons for specific bookmarks? These are common questions, and there is a reason behind it.
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Too Many Options
The extension is highly customizable and offers many settings. I still receive new feature requests, some of which for very specific use cases. When do too many options become too much?
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Custom stylesheet
Want more control than sliders and colour pickers offer? Customize every detail of your sidebar with your own CSS rules. Learn the basics and find useful starting points.