# Sideways - Rotate Webpages — Even if screen rotation is off

> Safari extension to rotate webpages regardless of device orientation lock. (iPhone/iPad app by And a Dinosaur.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-rotate-webpages/id1639253290 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-rotate-webpages/id1639253290/reviews.md

## What is Sideways?

Sideways is a Safari extension for rotating webpages even if the screen orientation is locked.

## Key features

- Rotate webpages
- Override screen rotation lock
- Safari extension
- Works on iPhone and iPad

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideways-rotate-webpages/id1639253290/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It doesn't work for fullscreen

*2024-10-20*

Probably impossible, but I think the next best thing is probably a siri shortcut... still a shame apple hasn't let safari web player auto landscape regardless of orientation lock.

### 3/5 — Want to like it. Doesn’t work when I want to.

*2024-09-20*

Want to like it. Doesn’t work when I want to. Like others video doesn’t work and a few other time it does the opposite of what I want.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t rotate video

*2023-10-06*

Works great for normal web pages, but doesn’t rotate fullscreen videos.

### 5/5 — Better than nothing

*2023-07-15*

It seems safari forces fullscreen mode for vids to be portrait, there is no way around it with the built in fullscreen. This app will let you rotate sideways with the screen lock but even then if you manage to get the fullscreen button to show up in the sideways orientation, it will still auto switch to vertical. As far as I can see the best solution is to use this and hide the bar at the bottom by pressing Aa. Not ideal though.

### 5/5 — Clever

*2022-08-19*

Update: The developer fixed the issue and now it works perfectly.

Very clever and does the job well, but unfortunately breaks the tap-to-jump-to-the-top-of-the-page gesture. I rely on that enough that I’ve disabled this extension. I would love to use this though.

### 1/5 — Breaks sites

*2022-08-16*

Even when not active, Sideways breaks websites

**Developer response:** Give the 1.0.1 update a try, and see if it fixes your issues?

### 2/5 — Doesn't work for fullscreen videos

*2022-08-13*

that's about the only place I would have use for this. Also completely breaks the Twitter page layout, can only see one tweet.

### 3/5 — Cool idea…

*2022-08-12, version 1.0.0*

Unfortunately, it breaks the “tap at the top of the screen to autoscroll back to the top of a webpage” functionality that I’m a big fan of in Safari.

**Developer response:** Give the 1.0.1 update a try, and see if it fixes your issues?

## Frequently asked questions about Sideways

### What is Sideways?

Sideways is a Safari extension designed to allow users to rotate any webpage. This feature works even when the device's screen orientation is locked, offering more flexibility in how you view web content.

### Does Sideways work on all Apple devices?

Yes, Sideways is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It functions as a Safari extension, integrating directly into your browsing experience on these devices.

### How often is Sideways updated?

The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on October 6, 2024. The app was initially released on August 11, 2022, indicating regular updates from the developer.

### What is the age rating for Sideways?

Sideways has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users and does not contain mature content.

### Is Sideways free to use?

Yes, Sideways is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to use its webpage rotation functionality.

### Does Sideways have ads?

No, Sideways does not contain advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the user feedback on Sideways?

Sideways has a rating of 4.2 stars from 9 ratings. This indicates generally positive user sentiment regarding its functionality and utility.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2024-10-06

- Updated setup instructions.

### 1.0.2 — 2024-09-20

- Added support for dark and tinted icons.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-08-17

- Don't alter the webpage (i.e. "add wrapper div") if the orientation is "up" so you can safely enable the extension on all web pages.
- Only animate the rotation when you tap the rotate button. Showing the animation on every page load is overkill and annoying.

### 1.0.0 — 2022-08-11

No release notes.

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## Related topics

[rotate screen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rotate-screen) · [screen rotation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/screen-rotation) · [control screen rotation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/control-screen-rotation) · [orientation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orientation) · [control screen orientation](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/control-screen-orientation) · [rotation control](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rotation-control) · [rotation screen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rotation-screen) · [orientation control](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/orientation-control) · [webpage](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/webpage)

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