Empty New Tab Page
With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
What is Empty New Tab Page?
"Empty New Tab Page" is a Chrome extension designed for users who prefer a minimalist browsing experience. It replaces the default new tab interface with a completely blank page, eliminating distractions from recently visited sites. Version 1.2.0 introduces dark mode support, enhancing usability, while updates to version 1.3.0 ensure compliance with Chrome's manifest_version 3 without affecting the core functionality. This extension is perfect for those seeking simplicity over complexity.
Extension stats
Users: 100,000+ 
Rating: 4.40
(1,192)
Creation date: 2019-05-13
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 11.31K
Email: th*****@chromium.org
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Extension summary
For those who don't want to worry which recently visited pages show up on the new tab page, who prefer plain over noisy, simple over complex.
Version 1.2.0 adds dark mode support.
Version 1.3.0's only change is to use manifest_version 3. For this extension, this does not affect behavior at all. The change is required to keep the extension listed in Chrome Web Store.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Helps improve computer performance by eliminating lag.
- Provides a simple and clean new tab experience.
- Saved users' experiences in other browsers like Microsoft Edge.
Cons
- Inconsistent color display in dark mode.
- New tab does not show the proper icon.
- Issues with losing all open tabs after restart.
Most mentioned
- Users appreciate the simplicity and emptiness of the new tab page.
- Experiences of lagged new tab pages before using the extension.
- Color customization issues in dark mode.
Recent reviews
Can access my payment handlers
by 
MansıV Rahman, 2024-10-04
MansıV Rahman, 2024-10-04This addon does work, BUT, the new blank tab does not display the proper icon in the upper left corner, instead a plain black square displays.
by 
DOHC6, 2024-09-16
DOHC6, 2024-09-16 by 
Dailytipps_ir, 2024-08-23
Dailytipps_ir, 2024-08-23Extension safety
Risk impact
Empty New Tab Page requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Empty New Tab Page has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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