1. Screenshot YouTube
Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Best Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar Alternatives in 2026
Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar 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 Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar
Manage tabs and tab groups in a vertical sidebar with drag-and-drop, search, and restore tools.
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar (original) | — | — | Free | Manage tabs and tab groups in a vertical sidebar with drag-and-drop, search, and restore tools. |
| Screenshot YouTube | — | — | Free | Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click. |
| Screen Recorder | — | — | Free | Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio |
| Adblock for YouTube™ | — | — | Free | Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube… |
| Infinity New Tab (Pro) | — | — | Free | Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page |
| NotebookLM Web Importer | — | — | Free | Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click |
| Remove YouTube Shorts | — | — | Free | Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time. |
| AI Summary for YouTube | — | — | Free | Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker. |
| Video Ad Block Youtube | — | — | Free | AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc. |
| Youtube TV On PC | — | — | Free | Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device. |
| YouTube Row Fixer | — | — | Free | A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue |
Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar alternatives in detail
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2. Screen Recorder
Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
3. Adblock for YouTube™
Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Remove all adverts from YouTube. Block adverts and pop-unders on YouTube videos and remove all other types of adverts. Make YouTube…
4. Infinity New Tab (Pro)
Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
5. NotebookLM Web Importer
Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Import YouTube videos, playlists, web pages, and more to Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) with one click
6. Remove YouTube Shorts
Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Removes YouTube Shorts and prevents you from wasting your precious time.
7. AI Summary for YouTube
Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Get YouTube Video Summary in seconds and let you quickly get the content of the video, save time and learn quicker.
8. Video Ad Block Youtube
AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: AdBlocker for YouTube, Hotstar, JioCinema and etc.
9. Youtube TV On PC
Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
10. YouTube Row Fixer
A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
Why it replaces Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar?
Screenshot YouTube is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Is there a free alternative to Vertical Tab Manager Sidebar?
Yes — Screenshot YouTube, Screen Recorder, Adblock for YouTube™ are free.