Embark - New Tab Page

A minimalistic new tab page.

Embark - The Minimalistic New Tab Page Chrome Extension

Embark - New Tab Page is a Chrome extension that transforms your new tab-creating experience. It replaces Chrome's default new tab page with a minimalist design and spectacular photography. Additionally, the extension allows users to see a clock with a 12 or 24 hour option and the date. Embark prides itself in its speed and its near-zero resource usage, allowing you to maintain productivity without hindrance. Customise the features to your liking through an easy-to-navigate options page.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.64
(258)
Version: 0.6.0 (Last updated: 2022-09-29)
Creation date: 2015-04-29
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 56.78M

Other platforms

Embark Card Mobile (v1.0.2818)
2.84 (19) 5,201+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Embark replaces Chrome's default new tab page with a pared back design and beautiful photography allowing you to focus on what matters.

There's a handful of features but each one is highly customisable through the options page:

  • 60+ inspirational photographs
  • A 12 or 24 hour clock
  • The date

Embark loads blazingly fast and uses almost zero resources.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Minimalistic and elegant design
  • Beautiful images and a useful centered clock
  • Ideal for idling PCs
  • User-friendly and modern appearance
  • Consistent positive experience from long-time users
Cons
  • No recent updates
  • Limited options for customization
  • Invisibility of the date on light backgrounds
  • Need for additional features like changing font of the clock
  • Duplicate content in reviews
Most mentioned
  • Great design and aesthetics
  • Simplicity and elegance
  • Useful clock functionality
  • Wish for more customization options
  • Need for recent updates
User reviews
Excellent!!
by 池田憲治, 2023-12-18

I use this extension for many years and this page was temporary disabled by Google for few months. The extension has been no longer updated for years and I create an alternative with the Tabliss extension in case of this extension doesn't work in a future Chrome version. You can find it on GitHub: https://gist.github.com/niquenen/29824086a63fa81582f4cb84b93adbfc
by Cédric Hennequin, 2023-07-11

復活してくれてありがとう 最高の拡張機能
by Mel, 2023-03-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Embark - New Tab Page requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Embark - New Tab Page has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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