SiteQuest

SiteQuest is a pop-in overlay browser for macOS and Windows, built by a small independent team based in Navi Mumbai, India. It floats on top of any application — code editors, design tools, terminals, games — and is summoned or dismissed with a single hotkey (Shift+Space by default), eliminating the need to alt-tab away from your workspace. Softpedia described it as "the pop-in browser I didn't know I was missing."

What It Is

SiteQuest is a desktop overlay browser in the "floating browser" category. Unlike a traditional browser that replaces your current window, SiteQuest layers a lightweight browser panel on top of whatever app you are already using. The core job is reducing context switching: instead of leaving VS Code to check documentation, or leaving Figma to query an AI assistant, you press a hotkey and the browser appears in place. Press it again and it vanishes. The overlay can be repositioned, resized by dragging its edge, and pinned to the left or right sidebar.

AI Integration and Local Processing

SiteQuest positions AI access as a first-class feature. The overlay supports ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other web-based AI tools as browsable destinations. Beyond that, it includes a built-in "Ask AI" feature that can query the context of the active page, and an "AI Enhance" function for inline text processing. Notably, the free tier supports local AI via local LLM providers (such as Ollama), meaning AI queries can run entirely on-device with no data sent to external servers. Paid tiers add cloud AI requests through SiteQuest's own infrastructure, with higher daily limits at higher tiers.

Core Feature Set

• Hotkey toggle — default Shift+Space; fully customizable on Pro
• Saved Sites — pin frequently used sites for one-click access (limited on Free, 10 on Plus, unlimited on Pro)
• Incognito mode — private sessions with automatic cookie, history, and cache clearing on close
• Built-in ad blocker — blocks pop-ups, video ads, and tracking scripts
• Privacy Guard — blocks third-party cookies and sends Do Not Track signals
• Chrome Extensions support — experimental, available on Pro tier
• Cloud Sync — syncs saved sites, browsing packs, settings, and prompt library across up to 3 devices (Pro)
• Multi-session browsing — up to 10 simultaneous sessions on Pro
• One-click page translation — powered by Google Translate integration
• Gamification — quests, streaks, and collectible pets for engagement

Who It Is Built For

The tool targets professionals who work in applications other than a browser for extended periods: developers using VS Code or terminal, designers in Figma or Photoshop, analysts in Excel, and gamers who want overlay access without alt-tabbing. The About page states the team is "passionate about developer experience, privacy-first design, and making tools that respect your attention." The FAQ explicitly calls out VS Code, Slack, Figma, and full-screen games as supported host environments.

Platform and Deployment

SiteQuest is a downloadable desktop application for Windows (10 and 11) and macOS. It is not a browser extension — it runs as a standalone process that overlays the entire desktop. The website notes that the system may trigger a security warning on download but links to a VirusTotal report as evidence of safety. The product is currently in beta, with access via a "Join Beta Test" flow on the homepage. A 14-day Pro trial is offered with no credit card required.

Current Status

SiteQuest is actively in beta as of the time of crawl, with downloads available for both Windows and macOS. The pricing page shows a live billing toggle between monthly and yearly plans, and the feature comparison table is detailed and up to date. The team is collecting anonymous usage insights to improve performance and fix issues, and community input is described as shaping the product roadmap.