xkcd - New Tab Page

Override the new tab page with an xkcd comic viewer.

xkcd - New Tab Page

xkcd - New Tab Page is a Chrome extension that replaces the default content displayed on a new tab page with the most recent xkcd comic. It also includes a bookmarks bar and a link to the newest What-If from xkcd comics.
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Extension stats

Users: 179
2
Rating: 5.00
(13)
Version: 1.9 (Last updated: 2014-11-02)
Creation date: 2014-11-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • bookmarks
  • https://*/
  • http://xkcd.com/
Size: 15.11K

Other platforms

xkcd - comics viewer (v2.8.3)
4.61 (126) 9,932+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

An xkcd new tab page for Google Chrome, an extension of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.

Displays the most recent xkcd comic on the new tab page instead of the original content provided by Chrome.

Has a bookmarks bar and a link to the newest What-If, also published by xkcd.

All comics provided by http://xkcd.com/

User reviews

enabled me to sneakily watch xkcd while work on projects. very nice!
by William Liao, 2019-07-06

Amazing! Also helpful for checking for a new What if?.
by Robin Fellblood, 2019-06-11

Beautiful
by Probably Romanian, 2016-01-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

xkcd - New Tab Page requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

xkcd - New Tab Page has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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