Set Google Chrome to Open Search in Side Panel (2025 Guide)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to set Chrome to open search results in the side panel in just a few simple steps. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Open Google Chrome’s Search Results in the Side Panel

Follow the steps below to open searches in Chrome’s side panel.

1. Install Page Sidebar Extension

Start by installing a side panel extension from the Chrome Web Store. Click the link “Page Sidebar”, to open the Extension’s site. Click “Add to Chrome” to install it.

Click “Add extension” to complete the installation process. After successful installation, a new tab will open, thanking you for adding the extension.

2. Pin the Extension in the Toolbar

After installing the extension, pin it for easy access. Click on the “Puzzle icon” in the top-right corner then select the “Pin” option. This will keep the sidebar readily accessible whenever you need it.

3. Right-click Then Open Link in Sidebar

Open a new tab and search for a topic that interests you. For this example, let’s search for ‘Top Wonders of the World.’ “Right-click” on a search result and select “Open link in sidebar.”

This action will prompt the extension to open the search result in the side panel of your Chrome browser.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to open your search results on Google Chrome’s side panel. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to open Messenger links to Chrome and how to open PDF in Chrome instead of Edge.