New Tab

A minimalist replacement for Chrome's New Tab page.

New Tab - Minimalist Chrome Extension

"New Tab" is a minimalist Chrome extension designed to replace the default New Tab page with a sleek, clean version. It displays a blank white page with a simulated Bookmarks Bar for streamlined navigation. For users who prefer simplicity and focus, the New Tab offers an appealing browser interface. To revert back to Chrome's original New Tab page, simply uninstall the extension.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.59
(152)
Version: 15.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-28)
Creation date: 2018-11-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • favicon
  • bookmarks
Size: 12.74K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension replaces Chrome's New Tab page with a minimalist version which shows a blank white page and an imitation of the Bookmarks Bar. To recover the default New Tab page, simply remove the extension.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Minimalist design
  • Functionality works as intended for some users
Cons
  • Does not work for many users
  • Removes essential buttons or features
  • Considered pointless or useless by multiple users
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Minimalist design
  • Useless
  • Removes everything
User reviews
new look is perfect love it!
by december, 2024-11-20

it is bad
by yuvan gopikrishna, 2024-11-03

It will not let me have it
by Alice Hall, 2024-10-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

New Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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