World View Wallpaper Launcher

Experience the world with every tab

World View Wallpaper Launcher - Experience the World in Each Tab

World View Wallpaper Launcher is a Chrome extension that immerses you in the splendor of the world with each new tab. It features stunning, gallery-quality images from around the globe while providing quick access to all your Chrome apps, which smoothly fade into the background when not in use. You can personalize your tab with an inspirational custom text or clock front and center. It operates offline making it perfect for travel and is highly customizable to suit your personal style and preference. The launcher also exhibits different photos based on time zones, giving you a truly world view experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.24
(55)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2018-09-14)
Creation date: 2018-09-13
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • geolocation
  • management
  • storage
Size: 125.83M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

World War (v2.6.3.1)
3.57 (21,392) 1,592,995+
Not available on Firefox
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Extension summary

Stunning images from around the world, brought directly to your new tab page.

Features:

  • Apps list: Convenient access to all of your Chrome apps. The list fades into the background when not in use.
  • Custom text or clock: Include your own custom inspirational message front and center, see the current time, or keep it zen.
  • Runs offline: enjoy it whether you're at home or traveling.
  • Features gallery-quality photographs from around the world.
  • Highly customizable: Show or hide your list of Chrome apps, change the size of the clock, and much more!
  • Based on time: By default, it acts like a time zone clock, showing you photographs of locations around the world in their time zone. If you set it to use local timezone, you'll see photographs from around the world taken at the same time of day.

You can help support this project by using the "Amazon.com" button in the bottom right to do your Amazon shopping. If you do, a portion of your purchase will be donated to World View Wallpaper, at no extra cost to you.

Wish these stunning images could be your computer wallpaper? They can be! Get the Windows and Mac apps at http://worldviewwallpaper.com

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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
  • Great photo quality
  • Offers a change of scenery
  • Easy to use and useful
  • Impressive random location feature
  • Beautiful scenes
Cons
  • Limited photo variety, especially for non-US locations
  • Some users experience technical issues with photo refresh
  • Lack of guidance for new users on how to add photos
  • Clock feature issues
  • Repetitive images over time
Most mentioned
  • Great photos
  • World view
  • Custom apps
  • Change of scenery
  • Clock feature issues
User reviews
It brings peace to my work, the photo quality is great and the new photos are a wonderful addition.

How to add a new photo
by Flatron Flatron, 2018-04-06

I dont know how to do. It is my first time, that iam to usePlease Google, help me. Thanks.
by Hector Mejias, 2017-12-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

World View Wallpaper Launcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

World View Wallpaper Launcher is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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