How to Change Chrome Sidebar Position? Complete Browser Sidebar Guide
Detailed guide on how to change sidebar position in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, Opera, Firefox and other browsers, plus which browsers support side panel extensions.
Different browsers have varying support for sidebar position settings. This article details how to set sidebar position in major browsers and which browsers support side panel extensions.
How to Move Chrome Sidebar to the Left?
Google Chrome supports changing sidebar position. You can place the sidebar on the left or right side.
Setup Steps
- •Open Chrome Settings (type
chrome://settingsin address bar or click Menu → Settings) - •Click "Appearance" in the left menu
- •Find "Side panel position" option
- •Select "Left" or "Right"
Changes take effect immediately, no browser restart required.
How to Move Vivaldi Sidebar to the Left?
Vivaldi supports changing panel position.
Setup Steps
- •Open Vivaldi Settings (
vivaldi://settings) - •Click "Panel"
- •Find "Panel Position" option
- •Select "Left" or "Right"
How to Move Firefox Sidebar to the Left?
Firefox supports changing sidebar position.
Setup Steps
Right-click on the sidebar header and select "Move Sidebar to Left/Right" to switch position.
How to Move Microsoft Edge Sidebar to the Left?
❌ Not supported. Edge sidebar is fixed on the right side and cannot be changed.
How to Move Comet Browser Sidebar to the Left?
❌ Comet browser sidebar is fixed on the right side and cannot be changed.
Browser Sidebar Settings Summary
| Browser | Side Panel Extensions | Position Setting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | Settings → Appearance → Side panel position |
| Vivaldi | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | Settings → Panel → Panel Position |
| Firefox | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported | Right-click sidebar header to switch |
| Microsoft Edge | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not supported | Fixed right side |
| Brave | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not supported | Fixed right side |
| Comet | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not supported | Fixed right side |
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