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.

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Extension stats

By: Adam Schwartz

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 3.60

(154)

Version: 15.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-28)

Creation date: 2018-11-08

Permissions:

favicon
bookmarks

Size: 12.74K

Email: zt*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,791 ▲ 70

Other rankings

#1722 in Functionality & UI ▲ 3

#1 in new tab keyword 94

#1 in new tabs keyword 57

#19 in tab keyword 39 ▲ 1

#163 in google chrome keyword 89 ▼ 13

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Customization options like adding apps
Minimalist design appeals to some users
Simple and works as intended for some individuals

Cons

Many users reported it does not work at all
Some described it as a scam
Lack of useful features like Gmail button

Most mentioned

It replaces the new tab page with a blank or minimalist page
Users express frustration about its functionality issues
Negative sentiment regarding its effectiveness

User reviews

so cool and look you can add apps I love it!

AHMAD IBAD AL-BAQIR BIN HELMI KPM-Murid, 2025-01-06

wow i can trick

Jabriel Bulaclac, 2025-01-02

new look is perfect love it!

december, 2024-11-20

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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Access to bookmarks may provide insights into user preferences and interests but generally carries low risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of New Tab. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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