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🚀 Unified Sidebar • Google Docs, Sheets & Slides

Smart Folder Management for
Google Docs, Sheets & Slides

Stop scrolling through chaotic recent file lists. Add a fast, collapsible folder sidebar with nested subfolders, live active document indicators, 1-click toolbar filing, and instant fuzzy search directly in your browser.

🔒 100% Client-Side Privacy
📁 Multi-Level Subfolders
🟢 Live Active Doc Indicator
🖱️ Drag & Drop Moving
👥 Multi-Account Support
🔄 Optional Cloud Sync
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Google Docs

In-editor sidebar & toolbar filing for documents

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Google Sheets

Manage financial models, spreadsheets & data

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Google Slides

Group pitch decks, presentations & assets

✨ Core Feature

Collapsible Sidebar & Active Document Tracking

A dedicated visual hierarchy that docks cleanly beside your editor without covering your work. With active document tracking, Folder Manager highlights the currently open file with a green status indicator and auto-expands parent folders so you never lose context.

  • 🟢 Live Active Document Badging: Highlights the currently active tab with a glowing green indicator and 'Open' badge in the tree.
  • 📂 Nested Subfolders & Hierarchy: Build unlimited subfolder trees with clear folder document count badges.
  • ↔️ Drag-to-Resize Sidebar (200px - 800px): Smoothly adjust the sidebar width; Google Docs and Sheets automatically shift layout margin.
  • 📌 Root Folder Pinning: Pin priority folders to the top of your workspace for instant one-click reach.
Folder Manager for Google Docs smart sidebar and active document tracking preview
Seamless sidebar injection with active document status badges and nested subfolders
Instant search and multi-app folder organization across Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Instant fuzzy search across all folders, subfolders, and multi-app documents
🔍 High-Speed Navigation

Instant Fuzzy Search & Multi-App Filtering

Searching through hundreds of nested documents is instantaneous. Type any keyword to filter through folder names, subfolders, and document titles in real time, with auto-expanded branch highlighting.

  • Instant Sub-millisecond Filtering: Real-time search matches documents and parent folders simultaneously.
  • 🎨 App-Specific Visual Accents: Color-coded badges and icons distinguish Docs (Blue), Sheets (Green), and Slides (Amber) at a glance.
  • 🌲 Auto-Expanding Search Branches: Matching folders unfold automatically so you can immediately see the complete file context.
  • 👥 Multi-Account Separation: Automatically isolates folders across multiple logged-in Google accounts so work and personal documents stay separate.
🖱️ Seamless Workflow

Native Menubar & In-Editor "Add to Folder"

Organize documents where you already work. Folder Manager integrates an "Add to folder" action right into Google's native menubar, in-editor toolbar, and homescreen document cards.

  • 📑 In-Editor Toolbar Button: File the active document into any folder or subfolder with one click without leaving your typing flow.
  • 🖱️ Homescreen 3-Dot Overflow Menu: Right-click or use Google's 3-dot menu to organize files directly from the Google Docs/Sheets dashboard.
  • 🏷️ Clean Document Title Extraction: Automatically parses titles, tabs, and multi-tab documents cleanly without awkward UI chips.
  • 🔄 Fluid Drag-and-Drop: Drag documents directly between folders to reorganize your entire project tree in seconds.
In-editor toolbar menu integration and drag and drop organization
1-click in-editor toolbar filing and quick context menu organization

Built for Speed, Privacy & Clean Workspace Focus

Everything you need to transform Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides into an organized workspace powerhouse.

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Multi-App Support

Native integration across Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides with dedicated app icons and color themes.

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Nested Subfolders

Build clean multi-tier folder trees with dynamic indentation, folder item counts, and in-place folder renaming.

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Active Doc Highlighting

Live green indicator dot and 'Open' badge in the sidebar for the file currently open in your browser tab.

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Drag & Drop Moving

Effortlessly drag documents between folders, subfolders, or from the Google dashboard cards in seconds.

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Root Folder Pinning

Pin essential sprint folders or active project binders to the top of your sidebar for instant access.

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Real-Time Fuzzy Search

Filter through dozens of folders and hundreds of files in milliseconds with auto-expanding branch discovery.

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Resizable Sidebar

Drag to customize sidebar width from 200px to 800px with automatic Google editor layout reflow and saved preferences.

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100% Safe & Private

Client-side storage with optional Google Drive cloud sync. Never moves, deletes, or modifies physical files in Google Drive.

Designed for Every Google Workspace Power User

See how different professionals use Folder Manager to supercharge their daily workflows.

🔬 Researchers & Academics

Group literature reviews, interview notes, methodology drafts, and analysis spreadsheets into organized research folders.

🚀 Product Managers & Teams

Keep PRDs, sprint planning sheets, customer feedback docs, and stakeholder decks grouped by feature and milestone.

✍️ Writers & Content Creators

Structure chapters, character outlines, content calendars, and publication drafts without hunting through recents.

🎓 Students & Educators

Separate courses by semester, pin current syllabus folders, and organize group project slides cleanly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Folder Manager for Google Workspace.

Does Folder Manager support Google Sheets and Slides as well as Google Docs?
Yes! Folder Manager features full multi-app support across Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Each app receives dedicated color-coded badges, visual icons, and in-editor toolbar integration.
Does this alter or move my actual Google Drive folder structure?
No. Folder Manager acts as a lightweight, non-destructive visual organization layer in your browser. It does not move, rename, delete, or relocate physical files in Google Drive servers, ensuring 100% compatibility with shared drives and company permissions.
How does Active Document Highlighting work?
When you open a document, spreadsheet, or slide presentation, Folder Manager automatically matches the document ID with your folder tree. It displays a live green indicator dot and 'Open' badge next to the file and automatically expands parent folders so you immediately see where the file is organized.
Can I create nested subfolders?
Yes! You can create multi-level nested subfolder hierarchies with customizable depths, item count badges (e.g. "2 folders, 8 docs"), and drag-and-drop reordering.
Where is my folder data stored, and is it private?
All your folder hierarchies, folder names, and document references are stored securely and privately in your local browser storage. We do not track you or send data to external third-party databases. You can also enable optional Google Drive cloud sync to keep your folder structure synchronized across your own devices.
How does multi-account support work?
Folder Manager automatically isolates folder data based on your active Google account profile. Your personal Google account folders and work or school Google account folders remain completely independent.
Which browsers are supported?
Folder Manager is officially available on the Chrome Web Store for Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and all Chromium browsers. A Firefox Manifest V3 build is also maintained.
How do I get started?
Simply click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. Once added, open or refresh any Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides tab, and your new folder sidebar will appear ready to use!

Take Control of Your Google Workspace Today

Join thousands of professionals, researchers, writers, and students who organize their Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides effortlessly.

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