1. Vertical Tabs in Side Panel
Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Best Always Pin - Tabs Manager Alternatives in 2026
Always Pin - Tabs Manager is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Always Pin - Tabs Manager
Manage pinned tabs
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Pin - Tabs Manager (original) | — | — | Free | Manage pinned tabs |
| Vertical Tabs in Side Panel | — | — | Free | Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar. |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t. |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser | 4.2 | 1M+ | Free | What is the song? Song identifier tells you! |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| YouTube Summary with ChatGPT | 4.3 | 1M+ | Free | Students and researchers triaging long videos, lectures and conference talks. |
| YouTube NonStop | — | — | Free | Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye! |
| Screenshot YouTube | — | — | Free | Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click. |
| YouTube to NotebookLM - YouTube to Gemini Notebook | — | — | Free | Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily |
Always Pin - Tabs Manager alternatives in detail
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2. Return YouTube Dislike
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
3. Video Speed Controller
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
4. SponsorBlock
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
5. AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser
What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
6. Enhancer for YouTube
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
7. YouTube Summary with ChatGPT
Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
8. YouTube NonStop
Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Kiss the annoying "Video paused. Continue watching?" confirmation goodbye!
9. Screenshot YouTube
Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
10. YouTube to NotebookLM - YouTube to Gemini Notebook
Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily
Why it replaces Always Pin - Tabs Manager: Another popular YouTube extension: Send YouTube to NotebookLM. Save videos, sync YouTube channel to NotebookLM, and manage any NotebookLM video easily
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Always Pin - Tabs Manager?
Vertical Tabs in Side Panel is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Is there a free alternative to Always Pin - Tabs Manager?
Yes — Vertical Tabs in Side Panel, Video Speed Controller, SponsorBlock are free.