Giphy Tabs
Giphy Tabs
Manifest V2 Overrides new tab
- By:
- Giphy, Inc.
- Users:
- 1,000+
- Rating:
- 3.23 (30)
- Version:
- 1.2 (Last updated: 2021-04-07)
- Creation date:
- 2015-06-22
- Size:
- 275.46K
- Email:
- su*****@giphy.com
- URLs:
- Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- 17 hours ago
User reviews
Users generally enjoy the fun and mood-lifting GIFs displayed by Giphy Tabs, which enhance daily browsing. However, multiple reviewers report it no longer works in recent Chrome versions, showing blank pages. Some express privacy concerns over the extension's access to browser history. Incomplete GIF loading and the distracting Giphy logo reduce the experience for some. Despite these issues, users appreciate its overall entertainment value and express a desire for features like category filtering and loading improvements.
Pros
- Provides a fun and enjoyable experience by displaying GIFs on new tabs, improving mood and productivity.
- Enhances the feeling during the day with entertaining and funny content.
- Users find it great, cool, and enjoyable overall.
Cons
- Extension no longer works for some users, showing a blank or white page on Chrome 119.
- Requests access to browser history, which some users find concerning or intrusive.
- Lacks support for Opera browser.
- GIFs sometimes don't load completely, causing incomplete animations to display.
- Displays a distracting 'Giphy' logo in the corner, which some users wish to remove.
Recent reviews
blank page, chrome 119
by 
Artemi Lebedev, 2023-12-07
Artemi Lebedev, 2023-12-07It no longer works, just opens a white page with nothing. I loved it when it did work.
by 
Misty Limparis, 2022-02-14
Misty Limparis, 2022-02-14No opera support. Also has access to your browser history.
by 
Edward Hamawy, 2018-05-09
Edward Hamawy, 2018-05-09Extension safety
Risk impact
Giphy Tabs requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
Risk likelihood
Giphy Tabs has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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