Root

A better 'new tab' for Chrome
What is Root?
Root is a Chrome extension that provides a better 'new tab' experience by replacing the standard Chrome new tab page with a material design inspired interface. It allows users to customize their new tab page and offers a sleek design. If you have any feature ideas, feel free to submit them!

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-09-14
By: hjort-e
Users: 15
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2017-10-26)
Creation date: 2017-10-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • bookmarks
  • chrome://favicon/
  • storage
  • system.cpu
  • system.memory
  • topSites
  • downloads
Size: 1.34M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Root replaces the standard chrome newtab page with a material design inspired interface. If you have any feature ideas, don't hesitate to submit them!

User reviews

Works great
by Christoffer Bader, 2020-06-27

A utility that gives the user more options when opening a new tab in google chrome. ArchTab provides quick access to your most visited websites, recent downloads, bookmarks and more on the same page. Which is perfect for helping the user navigate quickly through favorite sites, providing useful information that you have quick access to.
by Reace Erik Poulsen, 2016-09-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Root requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Root may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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