Why Did Jestor Reintroduce the Sidebar Menu After Having Removed It Before?

Jestor brought back the sidebar menu because, despite having prioritized app-based navigation in the past, the team realized that offering both options — top menu and sidebar menu — better serves different ways of using the platform.

The context behind the decision

The sidebar menu was Jestor's original default. It was removed at a point when the team wanted to focus navigation more on the apps themselves. Over time, it became clear that some users missed that option, especially for navigating quickly between many processes.

What changed with the sidebar menu's return

It now coexists with the top menu; each user chooses what they prefer
It gained new organized sections, on top of what already existed before
It now supports more features, like favorites and recent-item navigation
It can be set to appear only on hover (magnetic menu) or stay fixed

How to turn the sidebar menu back on in Jestor

Go to Settings and open the Menu tab
Choose the sidebar menu option, single or double
Customize sections, colors, and visible items to your liking
Save — sidebar navigation becomes available immediately

Process automation with navigation tailored to the team

Letting each user choose between the top menu and the sidebar menu is part of a broader Jestor push to make the interface more configurable, without forcing a single navigation standard on every operation.

Table Summary

Moment	Sidebar menu status
Before	The platform's only default
During removal	Navigation focused on apps
Now	Coexists with the top menu, user's choice

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Video: It's Back: New Sidebar Menu — video tutorial showing this feature in practice, right inside the Jestor interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the sidebar menu replace the top menu? No, both formats coexist, and each user decides which one to use.

Is the current sidebar menu the same as the one removed before? It keeps the same spirit, but gained new sections and customization options.

Can I switch back to the top menu at any time? Yes, switching between formats can be done whenever the user wants, right on jestor.com.

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