Side Panel is a free Chrome extension developed by solomonkinard. It falls under the category of Browsers and specifically, Add-ons & Tools.

This extension provides a vertical tab menu that allows users to easily search, move, and sort their tabs. By clicking on the extension icon, a popup window appears displaying each tab's favicon. Users can search for specific tabs by entering keywords and pressing enter. They can also use the tab key and enter to navigate through the tabs.

One of the standout features of Side Panel is its bonus side panel feature. Users can try this feature to enhance their tab management experience. Additionally, tabs can be moved by simply dragging and dropping them, making it convenient to organize tabs.

The recent changelog for Side Panel includes the addition of beautiful color-coded tab movement and the restoration of side panel menu visibility. The middle click functionality has been introduced to close tabs, and images have replaced text for the top row of links. The search input box now features a magnifying glass and a placeholder. The extension also automatically scrolls to the focused tab and animates scrolling for a smoother user experience.

Overall, Side Panel is a useful Chrome extension for those who prefer a vertical tab menu and want to efficiently manage their tabs.