Embark - New Tab Page

Embark - New Tab Page

A minimalistic new tab page.

What is Embark - New Tab Page?
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.
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.65 (260)
Version: 0.6.0 (Last updated: 2022-09-29)
Creation date: 2015-04-29
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 56.78M
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Beautiful and inspiring images
  • Minimalist design
  • No distractions and simplicity
  • Fast performance
Cons
  • Lack of options for customization
  • Cannot add own photos
  • Invisibility of the date with a light background
  • No updates for a long time
Most mentioned
  • Beautiful images
  • Minimalist design
  • Desire for more customization options
Recent reviews
Excellent!!

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 The extension has been no longer updated for years and I create an alternative with the Tabliss extension in case of this extension doesn't work in a future Chrome version.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 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 Mel, 2023-03-29
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Safety
Risk impact

Embark - New Tab Page is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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