xkcd - New Tab Page
Override the new tab page with an xkcd comic viewer.
What is 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.
Extension stats
By: Nick Morgan
Rating: 5.00
(13)
Creation date: 2014-11-01
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
- bookmarks
- https://*/
- http://xkcd.com/
Size: 15.11K
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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
William Liao, 2019-07-06Amazing! Also helpful for checking for a new What if?.
by 
Robin Fellblood, 2019-06-11
Robin Fellblood, 2019-06-11Beautiful
by 
Probably Romanian, 2016-01-30
Probably Romanian, 2016-01-30Extension 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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