Hacker Newtab

Get the latest hacker news in your new tab.

Hacker Newtab - Latest Hacker News in Your New Tab

Hacker Newtab is a Chrome extension that provides the latest hacker news on your new tab. Customize your news display to stay focused and informed with minimal distractions.
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Extension stats

Users: 13
-2
Version: 0.9.2 (Last updated: 2022-09-29)
Creation date: 2022-09-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/rss
  • <all_urls>
Size: 275.46K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The extension shows the latest hacker news in your new tab. To minimise distractions you can limit the number of news shown.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Hacker Newtab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hacker Newtab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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