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36 releasesSince 2025-09-30
v1.0.48Latest

UI Component Refactoring

February 27, 2026
⚡ 1 improvement🔧 4 fixes

Improvements1

  • Site Component Design: Further optimized Site lists and related components for visual style and layout design.

Bug Fixes4

  • Iframe Navigation Fix: Resolved blank screen issues after internal iframe navigation and fixed loading failures on complex pages like YouTube.
  • URL Synchronization: Enhanced URL synchronization logic to ensure the sidebar URL strictly matches the iframe content.
  • History Record Layout: Fixed layout anomalies and height calculation issues (ResizeObserver) in the history record component.
  • Performance Optimization: Fixed long delays (16 seconds) when switching between folders (16 seconds).

Previous Releases

v1.0.472 changes
February 26, 2026

UI Refinement & SPA Compatibility Check

Improvements1

  • UI Polish: Reduced shadow depth across all interface components for a flatter, more modern aesthetic.

Bug Fixes1

  • YouTube & SPA Compatibility: Resolved infinite refresh loop issues on YouTube and other Single Page Applications by optimizing iframe link interceptions.
v1.0.469 changes
February 26, 2026

Performance Optimization & Codebase Cleanup

Improvements6

  • Memory Optimization: Removed unbounded site stats storage that grew indefinitely, reducing localStorage usage and JSON serialization overhead.
  • Faster Startup: Split large vendor bundle (337KB) into parallel-loading chunks (react-dom, react, i18n, redux), enabling concurrent downloads.
  • Theme Flash Fix: Fixed dark mode flicker on startup caused by inconsistent localStorage key between theme initialization and theme hook.
  • Reduced Re-renders: Simplified site opening logic by removing redundant Redux selector subscriptions.
  • Smarter State Persistence: Merged double-debounce timer (150ms + 500ms) into a single 500ms debounce for cleaner state saving.
  • Codebase Cleanup: Removed 10+ unused files, 6 obsolete documents, and streamlined utility functions.

Bug Fixes3

  • Fixed crash when opening sites with undefined URLs (normalizeUrl null guard).
  • Fixed siteFailures record growing without limit — now capped at 50 entries.
  • Disabled i18n debug logging that was spamming the console on every page load.
v1.0.455 changes
February 25, 2026

Compact Browser Mode, Translation, and Tab Accuracy Improvements

New Features1

  • Quick Translate Button: Added a one-click button in the sidebar footer to translate the current page within the side panel.

Improvements2

  • Compact Browser Mode by Default: Opening a site now starts in a space-saving full-screen layout with only top-left quick actions visible.
  • Improved Tab Recognition: Sidebar tabs now better reflect real site identities by syncing tab icon data with page favicon updates.

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed issue where creating a new tab and searching new content could incorrectly return to the first search result page.
  • Improved tab URL matching logic to preserve query/hash segments and prevent incorrect tab reuse.
v1.0.444 changes
January 22, 2026

Panel Tab ID Migration & Browser Navigation Fix

Improvements2

  • Panel Tab ID Migration: Ensured all panel tabs have unique IDs to prevent isolation issues
  • Browser Navigation Fix: Optimized browser navigation logic to handle edge cases and prevent errors

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed panel tab isolation issues caused by missing IDs
  • Resolved navigation errors when switching between tabs
v1.0.435 changes
January 20, 2026

Theme Initialization & External Link Tracking

New Features1

  • Theme Initialization: Added automatic theme initialization for new users with a default theme configuration

Improvements2

  • External Link Tracking: Added tracking for external links in the About section to monitor user engagement and gather insights
  • Theme System: Enhanced theme system with better default configuration and initialization logic

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed issue where themes were not being initialized for new users
  • Resolved potential issues with theme persistence across sessions
v1.0.427 changes
January 17, 2026

Dashboard View Modes & UI Redesign

New Features1

  • Dashboard View Modes: Added support for two distinct dashboard view modes: Grid View (default) and List View (minimalist)

Improvements4

  • Site Card Redesign: Updated site cards with a cleaner, more minimalist design featuring centered content and subtle hover effects
  • View Mode Switching: Implemented a new View Mode toggle in the dashboard header for easy switching between Grid and List views
  • Layout Optimization: Enhanced layout structure for both views to improve visual hierarchy and user experience
  • Iconography Update: Updated dashboard icons to match the new design aesthetic

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed layout issues where content was cut off by the toolbar
  • Resolved navigation race conditions that could cause errors when switching sites frequently
v1.0.417 changes
January 16, 2026

Dashboard View Modes & UI Redesign

New Features1

  • Dashboard View Modes: Added support for two distinct dashboard view modes: Grid View (default) and List View (minimalist)

Improvements4

  • Site Card Redesign: Updated site cards with a cleaner, more minimalist design featuring centered content and subtle hover effects
  • View Mode Switching: Implemented a new View Mode toggle in the dashboard header for easy switching between Grid and List views
  • Layout Optimization: Enhanced layout structure for both views to improve visual hierarchy and user experience
  • Iconography Update: Updated dashboard icons to match the new design aesthetic

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed layout issues where content was cut off by the toolbar
  • Resolved navigation race conditions that could cause errors when switching sites frequently
v1.0.403 changes
January 16, 2026

Welcome Page & Build Fixes

New Features1

  • Welcome Page: Added a new welcome page for new users to guide them through the extension functionality

Improvements1

  • Onboarding Experience: Automatically open the welcome page upon installation for better user onboarding

Bug Fixes1

  • Build Issues: Resolved type definition conflicts in shared package used by web and extension
v1.0.394 changes
January 15, 2026

Stability & Crash Fixes

Improvements1

  • Enhanced overall application stability by handling edge cases in URL parsing

Bug Fixes3

  • Fixed application crash when processing Shortcuts with invalid URLs
  • Fixed sidebar Tab crash caused by invalid Site URLs
  • Fixed Address Bar error when handling undefined URLs
v1.0.388 changes
January 8, 2026

Browser Optimization & User Retention

New Features2

  • Uninstall Retention Page: Added a dedicated feedback page for uninstalling users to better understand user needs and improve the extension
  • Web 404 Page: Added a custom 404 page for the web version to provide better navigation guidance

Improvements4

  • Browser Site Optimization: Significantly improved browser loading speed and stability with optimized component logic and progressive polling
  • UI Refinement: Modernized address bar and toolbar design with cleaner aesthetics, better accessibility, and consistent iconography
  • Navigation Cleanup: Removed non-functional web navigation buttons (Back/Forward) to provide a clearer and more honest user interface
  • Code Quality: Refactored core browser components to fix race conditions and prevent memory leaks, ensuring a more stable browsing experience

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed layout issues where content was cut off by the toolbar
  • Resolved navigation race conditions that could cause errors when switching sites frequently
v1.0.375 changes
January 8, 2026

Gentle Minimalism Design Update

Improvements4

  • Refined UI Design: Transitioned to a "Gentle Minimalism" aesthetic with softer color palettes and reduced visual noise
  • Enhanced Component Styling: Updated buttons, inputs, and cards with standardized border radii and improved glassmorphism effects
  • Optimized Dark Mode: Adjusted dark theme colors for better readability and eye comfort
  • Smoother Interactions: Improved transition animations for sidebar and interactive elements

Bug Fixes1

  • Fixed type definition issues in TabNavigation component
v1.0.366 changes
January 1, 2026

RSS Feed Management & UI Improvements

New Features3

  • RSS Feed Management: Added RSS subscription feature in Sidebar with support for adding, removing, and managing RSS feeds
  • RSS Article Reading: Support for both original view and reader mode for better reading experience
  • RSS Article List: Real-time display of latest articles from subscribed feeds with manual refresh support

Improvements3

  • UI Optimization: Enhanced overall interface design for better visual consistency and user experience
  • RSS View Switching: Seamless switching between original webpage and reader mode
  • Event Tracking: Added comprehensive event tracking for all RSS-related operations to facilitate feature optimization
v1.0.353 changes
December 27, 2025

Minimalist Dashboard UI & Skeleton Improvements

Improvements3

  • Dashboard UI Redesign: Implemented a minimalist dashboard style for site cards with low contrast colors, clear hierarchy, and refined hover effects
  • Skeleton Screen Update: Redesigned loading skeletons to perfectly match the new minimalist dashboard layout for a smoother loading experience
  • Visual Polish: Optimized whitespace and typography across the dashboard for better readability and a cleaner look
v1.0.344 changes
December 25, 2025

Minimal Mode & UI Redesign

New Features1

  • HomeView Minimal Mode: Support for minimal wallpaper mode with bottom clock

Improvements2

  • Site UI Redesign: Updated SiteRecentCard design with centered layout and hover effects
  • Focus Mode Layout: Optimized Shortcut component layout for Focus Mode

Bug Fixes1

  • Resolved unused variable warnings in HomeView component
v1.0.333 changes
December 23, 2025

Dark Theme Color Scheme Refinement

Improvements3

  • Enhanced dark mode color palette: Refined dark theme colors for better visual consistency and readability
  • Improved dark mode contrast: Updated CSS variables and color definitions to provide better contrast in dark mode
  • Optimized dark theme styling: Fine-tuned dark mode colors across all components for a more cohesive appearance
v1.0.3211 changes
December 22, 2025

Code Refactoring, UI Enhancements & Community Expansion

New Features2

  • Added Reddit community link: Join our Reddit community at r/sidebrowser for discussions and support
  • Component architecture improvements: Refactored Site component into modular sub-components for better maintainability

Improvements6

  • Enhanced internationalization: All empty states and user-facing messages now support multiple languages
  • Improved About page UI: Redesigned About settings page with better visual hierarchy, hover effects, and modern styling
  • Optimized component structure: Split large components into smaller, focused sub-components following best practices
  • Better theme responsiveness: Fixed system theme detection to properly update dashboard background when switching between light and dark modes
  • Enhanced code organization: Created shared hooks and utilities for better code reusability (useSiteImage, useSiteWallpaper, etc.)
  • Improved empty states: All empty states now follow consistent design patterns with proper internationalization

Bug Fixes3

  • Fixed dashboard background color not updating when system theme changes from dark to light
  • Fixed missing internationalization for empty states in Bookmarks, History, and SiteList components
  • Fixed hardcoded alert messages in DataSettings component - now fully internationalized
v1.0.316 changes
December 21, 2025

Focus Mode Introduction & Expanded Theme Collection

New Features2

  • Added Focus Mode introduction: First-time users will see a helpful popup explaining Focus Mode functionality
  • Expanded theme collection: Added 12 new minimalist theme options (Cloud, Stone, Ash, Mist, Frost, Glacier, Breeze, Aqua, Cream, Wheat, Pearl, Ivory)

Improvements4

  • Enhanced Focus Mode UX: Added informative modal dialog that appears when users first enable Focus Mode
  • Improved theme selection: Expanded dashboard theme options from 10 to 22 themes, all following minimalist design principles
  • Better user onboarding: New users can now understand Focus Mode features through an intuitive introduction dialog
  • Refined color palette: All new themes use low-saturation, neutral tones for a clean and focused browsing experience
v1.0.303 changes
December 19, 2025

Removed New Tab Feature & Focus on Side Panel

Improvements3

  • Removed New Tab feature: The New Tab functionality has been removed to focus on the core side panel browsing experience
  • Streamlined extension: Simplified the extension to provide a better, more focused side panel browsing experience
  • Note for New Tab users: If you enjoyed the New Tab feature, please stay tuned for upcoming projects from the author that will continue to explore new tab experiences
v1.0.2914 changes
December 19, 2025

Quick Notes & Enhanced New Tab Experience

New Features7

  • Added Quick Notes: A powerful note-taking feature with rich text editing (Markdown support)
  • Quick Notes List: Manage multiple notes with beautiful waterfall (masonry) layout
  • Quick Notes Export: Export all notes as HTML or Markdown files in ZIP format
  • Emoji Support: Add emojis to your notes for better organization and visual appeal
  • Version Update Notification: Display friendly notifications when new versions are available
  • Sidebar Theme Toggle: Quick access to light, dark, and system theme switching in new tab
  • Sidebar Home Button: Quick navigation to the explore/home view

Improvements7

  • Enhanced new tab experience with Quick Notes integration
  • Improved note editing with Tiptap rich text editor (headings, lists, code blocks, etc.)
  • Optimized note card UI with better visual hierarchy, shadows, and hover effects
  • Added read time estimation for notes
  • Improved version update experience with intuitive notification system
  • Enhanced sidebar with additional navigation options and theme controls
  • Better note organization with emoji selection and visual indicators
v1.0.281 change
December 19, 2025

Popup Click Behavior Optimization

Improvements1

  • Optimized popup click behavior: Changed to open sidepanel when clicking the popup icon
v1.0.277 changes
December 19, 2025

Focus Mode & Dark Theme Improvements

New Features2

  • Added Focus Mode: Toggle to show only Favorites and Recent Visited on the homepage, reducing distractions
  • Focus Mode toggle button available in both Header and Sidebar for easy access

Improvements5

  • Enhanced dark theme color scheme for better contrast and readability
  • Optimized dark mode colors across all components (Sidebar, Header, Cards, Buttons, etc.)
  • Improved text contrast in dark mode for better accessibility
  • Updated CSS variables for dark mode to follow iOS design guidelines
  • Refined dark theme background colors for various dashboard themes
v1.0.266 changes
December 18, 2025

Data Sync & i18n Support

New Features3

  • Added Data Management: Import and export bookmarks (JSON/HTML)
  • Added GitHub Sync: Sync bookmarks with GitHub Gist (Auto-sync supported)
  • Added Internationalization (i18n): Support for English and Simplified Chinese

Improvements1

  • Enhanced Settings page with localized text

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed an issue where the "Rate Us" prompt was not showing correctly
  • Fixed Settings page crash due to language initialization issue
v1.0.259 changes
December 17, 2025

New Tab Feature & Improvements

New Features2

  • Added New Tab page support: now you can use Side Browser features in your new tab page
  • Implemented daily quotes in the dashboard header for inspiration

Improvements5

  • Updated "Add Shortcut" to "Add Favorite" for better clarity
  • Enhanced dashboard header with current date display
  • Optimized favorite site card styles with better visual hierarchy
  • Disabled text selection globally for app-like experience
  • Fixed dashboard background color sync issue when switching themes

Bug Fixes2

  • Fixed floating panel keyboard navigation issues
  • Resolved connection issues with quote API by switching to a more stable provider
v1.0.245 changes
December 17, 2025

UI Optimization and New Features

New Features2

  • Added keyboard shortcut (Cmd/Ctrl + /) to toggle the sidebar
  • Implemented a new unified SiteIcon component for better icon loading and fallback

Improvements3

  • Enhanced the UI for History, Bookmarks, and FloatingPanel components
  • Improved icon loading reliability across the application
  • Updated the "About" page interaction and layout
v1.0.232 changes
October 25, 2025

New Feature for tabs

New Features1

  • Added the tab to browser any website in the side browser .

Improvements1

  • Optimize the performance of opening web pages, opening them very quickly
v1.0.222 changes
October 24, 2025

Quick Switch Button Positioning

New Features2

  • Added the ability to position the Quick Switch Button at the top-left corner of the screen.
  • Optimized the UI layout for better user experience.
v1.0.212 changes
October 17, 2025

Theme Support and UI Improvements

New Features1

  • Added theme support (light and dark) to improve user experience in different environments

Improvements1

  • Improved the responsiveness of the UI components across the application.
v1.0.201 change
October 14, 2025

UI Improvements

Improvements1

  • UI Improvements
v1.0.193 changes
October 11, 2025

Keyboard Shortcut Support and UI Improvements

New Features2

  • Added keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S / Cmd+Shift+S) to quickly open Side Browser panel
  • New icon design for the Side Browser panel

Improvements1

  • Enhanced tab switching experience with smoother animations and reduced jumping
v1.0.181 change
October 11, 2025

History Component Enhancements

Improvements1

  • Improve the loading state display in the History component
v1.0.172 changes
October 11, 2025

Performance Improvements and New Features

New Features1

  • Add browser history component to view recent browsing history

Improvements1

  • Enhanced the responsiveness of the UI components across the application.
v1.0.161 change
October 10, 2025

Minor Bug Fixes

Bug Fixes1

  • Fixed an issue where right-clicking “Open in sidebrowser” was ineffective when the sidebrowser was open.
v1.0.153 changes
October 5, 2025

Added New version update logs and improvements

New Features1

  • Added New version update logs

Improvements2

  • Update DragDropOverlay component styles
  • Integrate lucide-react icons across multiple components for improved UI consistency
v1.0.141 change
October 5, 2025

Added floating window to quickly switch websites

New Features1

  • Added floating window to quickly switch websites
v1.0.131 change
September 30, 2025

Adjust the UI, I hope you like it

New Features1

  • Adjust the UI, I hope you like it
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