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SideChat - Chatrooms for ChatGPT

by RedactChat · sidechat.io · Communication
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Real-time chat with others currently using ChatGPT. Ephemeral rooms based on your current chat topics and context.

Users
464
+4 in 30 days
Rating
3.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#45K
#38K among extensions
Version
2.0.1
updated 22 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 3 years
30250470Aug 2023Jan 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 464 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
135Aug 2023Jan 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About SideChat - Chatrooms for ChatGPT

🧠 SideChat — Real-Time Chat Inside ChatGPT Talk to the people behind the prompts. SideChat adds a social layer to ChatGPT, letting you instantly chat with others who are prompting the same topics — writing, coding, marketing, studying, you name it. If you’ve ever wondered “who else is in here right now?” — this extension answers that question. 💬 What It Does SideChat turns ChatGPT into a shared workspace. It automatically detects what you’re working on and connects you with others doing the same thing — all inside a sleek little chat bubble. 👥 Chat in Real Time with other ChatGPT users typing similar prompts. 🧩 Automatic Topic Matching — no signup, no setup. ⚡ Instant Messaging — powered by lightweight realtime tech (no lag, no fuss). 🕶️ Anonymous by Default — pick a nickname or stay random (“CuriousOtter42”). 🌓 Dark Mode Friendly — perfectly matches ChatGPT’s theme. 🔔 Smart Notifications — optional sound + badge alerts when someone messages you. 💾 Local-Only Storage — your data never leaves your browser. 🚀 Why People Love It SideChat makes ChatGPT feel alive. It’s like walking into a coffee shop where everyone’s building something cool. Writers find other writers. Developers debug together. Students help students. Marketers swap prompt tricks. It’s the first real-time chat layer for ChatGPT, built for productivity, curiosity, and a little human connection. 🧩 How It Works Add SideChat to Chrome Visit chat.openai.com Start typing any prompt Tap the floating green bubble 💚 Join the live chat with others in the same topic room That’s it. No signup, no passwords, no waiting list. 🔒 Privacy-First by Design ✅ No account required ✅ No data harvesting — we never see your prompts ✅ No persistence — chats vanish when you leave ✅ No cookies or trackers ✅ 100% local session storage 🛠️ Tech Highlights Chrome Extension (Manifest V3 compliant) ES6 JavaScript, fast and lightweight Topic detection powered by keyword inference WebSocket or HTTP fallback Anonymous UUIDs for sessions 💡 Use Cases 👩‍💻 Coding Help – find others debugging the same issue ✍️ Writers’ Lounge – swap prompt ideas or feedback 📚 Study Group – talk through concepts while learning 🧠 Prompt Engineering – see what others are testing live 💬 Casual Chat – just hang out while you work 🧾 Keywords (SEO) ChatGPT extension, AI chat, real-time ChatGPT chat, ChatGPT community, ChatGPT social, ChatGPT plugin, AI productivity, collaborate on ChatGPT, Chrome extension for ChatGPT, social browsing, anonymous chat, live ChatGPT users. 🆕 Version 2.0 Highlights ✨ Rebuilt from the ground up (no jQuery, no clutter) 🚀 Faster load time, smaller memory footprint 🔍 Smarter topic detection 🧠 Optimized for ChatGPT and Claude support coming soon ❤️ Join the Movement ChatGPT doesn’t have to be a solo mission. SideChat makes it social — one chat bubble at a time. Download it now and see who’s prompting beside you. 👉 [Add to Chrome]

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+0.7%00.00
30 days+4+0.9%00.00
6 months+315+211.4%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where SideChat - Chatrooms for ChatGPT appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
keywords: chatgpt#39+3
topic#92−18

Version history

6 versions recorded
2.0.122 Oct 2025
1.0.114 Apr 2022
1.0.07 Apr 2022
0.0.35 Apr 2022
0.0.229 Mar 2022
0.0.127 Mar 2022

Details

Category
Communication
First seen
27 Mar 2022
Size
364 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
volty.tv
Support
sidechat.io
Extension ID
jmbepbejibfliebepnngcffibccimekj

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabnotifications
Site access
https://chat.openai.com/*https://chatgpt.com/*

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