Override Chrome's New Tab Policy

A workaround for bypassing or replacing the default Chrome new tab policy set by your organization.

Override Chrome's New Tab Policy

Override Chrome's New Tab Policy is a Chrome extension that allows you to bypass or replace the default new tab page set by your organization or admin. You can set a custom URL, point to a local file, or specify a new tab set by another extension. Supported URL formats include HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, URN, Chrome extension, and Chrome internal URLs.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 5.00
(15)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2021-09-14)
Creation date: 2021-08-15
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 19.64K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 24,626
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended to override new tab settings
  • Immediate functionality without any complex setup
  • Restores user-favorite new tab page
  • Provides a simple and effective solution to a common annoyance
  • User-friendly and makes users happy
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Overrides company's default new tab page
    • Simple and effective functionality
    • Restores the user's preferred new tab setup
    User reviews
    thank you
    by Peter Koverda, 2025-02-07
    Works great and as per name suggests!!!
    by Tashdeep Singh Saluja, 2025-02-04
    It does exactly what it says and worked immediately. Nice addon
    by Rafael R. S. Robles, 2024-11-25
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Override Chrome's New Tab Policy requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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