Blank New Tab

Blank New Tab

Blank "new tab" page. Reduces Chrome memory usage by up to 100MB per tab.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-06
Users: 365
Rating: 4.83 (6)
Version: 1.0.0.0 (Last updated: 2015-04-07)
Creation date: 2015-04-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 5.78K
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Summary

Chrome's "new tab" is a cluttered mess. It's also a memory hog.

This extension reduces the Chrome "new tab" from 140MB to about 40MB per tab, saving you 100MB per tab.

You can also customize new tabs with your own text and HTML, via the extension's options page.

Unlike many of the other extensions in this category, this extension by default gives you a completely blank "new tab" page, instead of replacing Chrome's clutter with more clutter.

User reviews
I am unable to set background color for new tab after last update
by Ritu Raj Ritu Raj, 2018-03-05

Works fantastic
by Roman Barczyński Roman Barczyński, 2017-09-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Blank New Tab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Blank New Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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