# Blank New Tab

> Use a blank page as your new tab page.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/blank-new-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/blank-new-tab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `blank-new-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** xofe
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 949
- **Weekly downloads:** 16
- **Rating:** 4.77 / 5 (35 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-15
- **First published:** 2015-08-28
- **Size:** 7.76 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/blank-new-tab/)

## Description

Blank New Tab replaces your browser's default new tab page with a clean, blank page (about:blank). This minimalist approach removes distractions like thumbnails and search boxes, providing a simple and streamlined browsing experience. It's especially useful for users of Firefox versions prior to 61, where the native new tab URL preference was removed.

The extension is remarkably lightweight, with just 146 bytes of pure HTML code and no JavaScript, ensuring fast performance without any additional settings or configuration required. For Firefox 61 and later users, this functionality is already built into the browser's settings under the "Home" section.

Enjoy a distraction-free browser start every time you open a new tab with Blank New Tab.

## Rankings

- #3,402 — Overall
- #321 — Tabs
- #14 — tank
- #23 — new tab
- #43 — new tabs
- #49 — news

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Blank New Tab replaces Firefox's default new-tab page with a clean about:blank, prioritizing privacy and a lightweight, unobtrusive experience. It works reliably across recent Firefox versions and suits private browsing. Common caveats include occasional address-bar flicker, a brief delay before typing, and setup quirks for new windows; users also request color customization. Overall, it is praised for simplicity and for not requiring extra permissions.

### Pros

- Provides a blank new tab (about:blank) instead of Firefox's default, keeping the tab clean.
- Privacy-friendly: no history is exposed in the new tab and no extra permissions are required.
- Lightweight and reliable: simple, “just works” experience with minimal footprint.
- Unobtrusive: the extension is quiet and effectively hidden in Firefox with no UI clutter.
- Works well in private browsing by showing a dedicated blank screen for new tabs during private sessions.

### Cons

- Occasional flicker: brief display of the extension URL or other content in the address bar before switching to about:blank.
- Minor typing delay: you may have to wait a moment before you can type a URL in the new tab.
- Not always fully overriding new tab in new windows unless Firefox settings are adjusted (e.g., setting about:blank as home/new tab).
- Missing color customization: users would like to set a background color or dark theme for the blank page.
- Rare glitches on some setups/Firefox versions (e.g., back button or graphics-related quirks) that may require refresh or workarounds.

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