Worldview

Experience a beautiful map from Esri every time you open a new tab.

Worldview Chrome Extension - Explore Stunning Satellite Imagery

'Worldview' is a unique Chrome extension designed to take you on a global journey. Every time you open a new tab, you'll be greeted with a beautiful satellite image from somewhere around the globe. With an ever-growing list of locations, you'll constantly discover intriguing new places. Take a break, enjoy the view, and explore the world from the comfort of your computer with Worldview.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.76
(37)
Version: 4.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-08)
Creation date: 2020-05-26
Size: 1.07M
Full description: See detailed description

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Beautiful visuals and amazing images
  • Provides a little surprise every time a new tab is opened
  • Users enjoy seeing different locations
  • Addictive and fun to use
  • Many users express strong appreciation for the extension
Cons
  • Some features like search and save options have been removed
  • Users experience a white screen instead of the expected images
  • Limited to current locations, with requests for more variety
  • Missing zoom buttons after recent updates
  • Distracting during work
Most mentioned
  • Desire for more locations to be added
  • Loss of previously available features
  • Complaints about the white screen issue
  • Requests for additional buttons such as screenshot and randomization
User reviews
Add a screenshot button, which would remove the UI please... I'll look into it
by NONYA Business, 2022-11-24

Why can i only see a white screen and not the actual places in my tabs?
by CJ Sgro, 2022-04-30

Beautiful! Would love to see a button to randomise the area but it may be overcomplicating such a perfectly simple extension. :)
by Gregory Hibbett, 2021-08-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Worldview requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Worldview. 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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