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About Sidebar
What is Sidebar?
Sidebar is a free daily curated newsletter that sends you the five best design links every weekday. It saves designers, developers, and creatives time by filtering out noise and delivering hand-picked resources on UI, UX, accessibility, motion design, AI in design, and more.
Who is it for?
Sidebar is for design professionals, front-end developers, product teams, and creative leaders who want to stay current without social media overload. It is not for general internet news readers or non-design roles.
Real use cases
Subscribe to discover fresh design tools, thoughtful UX case studies, accessibility guides, CSS motion patterns, and design system analyses. Each link includes a succinct summary so you can decide what to read in seconds. Perfect for your morning commute or lunch break learning.
Key features
- Daily curation — Exactly five top design links hand-picked every weekday.
- Diverse topics — Covers UX, accessibility, AI in design, typography, motion, and more.
- Sponsor-supported — Free to subscribe and read, with occasional sponsored picks.
- Community submissions — Anyone can submit a link for consideration by the editors.
- Email delivery — Links arrive directly in your inbox, no app needed.
SaaSpartout Score
6.1
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
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Sidebar Pricing
Sidebar pricing: Free. Billing model: Free.
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Free Plan
Full access to the daily newsletter with 5 design links every weekday. No paid tiers or premium upgrades required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sidebar free?
Yes, Sidebar is completely free. There are no paid plans or subscription fees.
How does Sidebar work?
Each weekday, Sidebar sends an email with 5 curated design links. Links come from the editors and community submissions. You can also submit your own links.
Who is Sidebar best for?
Sidebar is ideal for designers, developers, UX researchers, product managers, and anyone interested in staying informed about design trends and tools.
What topics does Sidebar cover?
Topics include UX, accessibility, AI in design, CSS, motion design, typography, design systems, business of design, and creative culture.
Can I submit a link to Sidebar?
Yes, anyone can submit a link via the Sidebar website. The editors review submissions and select the best ones.
What are alternatives to Sidebar?
Alternatives include newsletters like Hacker Newsletter, UX Collective, and Web Design Weekly, though Sidebar is unique for its strictly limited 5-link format.
