Minimal New Tab

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Minimal New Tab - Remove Google Doodles

Minimal New Tab is a Chrome extension that allows you to get rid of Google Doodles on your new tab pages while still keeping the default design. It also offers features like a true dark theme, Chrome Top Sites, custom top sites, a search bar with suggestions, and more. With no configuration required, it provides a fast and seamless browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 291
-13
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.8 (Last updated: 2024-04-28)
Creation date: 2021-04-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • topSites
Host permissions:
  • *://suggestqueries.google.com/complete/*
  • https://t2.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&type=FAVICON&fallback_opts=TYPE,SIZE,URL&url=*
Size: 227.33K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Minimal New Tab - Remove Google Doodles while retaining the stock aesthetic.

All in one drop in replacement for the Chrome new tab.

I really don't like google doodles on my newtab pages. Unfortunatly due to some chrome premission settings the chrome://newtab page is unable to be hooked. And thus we can't just block doodle requests.

Features

  • No Google Doodles
  • No "Helpful tips"
  • True Dark Theme
  • Chrome Top Sites
  • Custom Top Sites
  • Search Bar with Suggestions
  • No configuration required
  • Fast!
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User reviews

it works
by Marcelo, 2021-12-12

Helps block the annoying animated google doodles on new tab pages
by AmberDambey Gaming, 2021-08-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Minimal New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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