SideHover

Formerly SidePeek

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

Stop switching apps just to check a website. SideHover lives quietly on your screen edge, ready to peek out whenever you need it. What is SideHover: A lightweight floating browser that lives at your screen edge: Edge-triggered: Dock it at left/right edge, auto-hides when not needed. Move the mouse to the edge, instantly slides out. Always on top: Stays above all windows and spaces. Built-in notepad: Quick scratchpad for code snippets, prompts, or notes. Native macOS: Menu-bar app. Common use cases: Developers: Code in main screen, docs/Stack Overflow in SidePeek Writers: Draft in main screen, dictionary in SidePeek Designers: Design tool in the main screen, references in SidePeek General productivity: Main work + quick access to tools How SidePeek is different from alternatives: Auto-hide behaviour (saves screen space) Mouse-triggered reveal Built-in notepad included Multiple tabs in one window (not separate floating windows) Design goal: Quick, frequent references that don't need a full window but should be instantly accessible. Complements (not replaces) your main browser and window manager.

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Release Notes: • Brand Update: SidePeek is now SideHover! • File Downloads: Added native support for downloading files from the web. • Quick Browser Access: Added an "Open in Default Browser" button. Its visibility can be toggled in Settings. • Customizable Sidebar: You can now choose to show or hide the Forward/Back navigation buttons in Settings. • Performance Boost: Significantly reduced memory (RAM) footprint for a smoother and lighter experience on your Mac.

Version 2.0

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    Information

    Seller
    • yuting bai
    Size
    • 712.7 KB
    Category
    • Productivity
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 14 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    16+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Yuting Bai
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