Empty New Tab Page

With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
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Empty New Tab Page is a minimalist Chrome extension that replaces the default new tab page with a completely blank page. Ideal for users who prefer simplicity over clutter, it removes thumbnails and distractions from your new tabs, offering a clean and distraction-free browsing environment.

The extension supports dark mode as of version 1.2.0, enhancing usability in low-light settings. Additionally, version 1.3.0 updated its framework to comply with Chrome's manifest_version 3 requirements, ensuring continuing availability and seamless performance without altering its core functionality.

Manifest V3 Overrides new tab Productivity Privacy & Security Utilities
By:
th*****@chromium.org
Users:
100,000+
Rating:
4.40
(1,189)
Version:
1.3.0 Last updated: 2024-10-16
Creation date:
2019-05-13
Risk:
Low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Size:
11.31K
Email:
th*****@chromium.org
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

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# 1,731 ▼ 21
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User reviews

Users highly appreciate 'Empty New Tab Page' for delivering a simple, blank new tab that enhances browser speed and provides a distraction-free experience. It is praised for reliability, multi-browser support, and minimalism. Common issues include an unattractive favicon icon on the tab, lack of color customization leading to dark mode mismatches, and occasional visibility of the extension URL in the address bar. Overall, it is regarded as an essential tool for users wanting a clean and fast new tab page.
Pros
  • Provides a completely blank and simple new tab page, preferred for minimalism and speed.
  • Helps improve browser performance by removing laggy default new tab pages.
  • Works reliably across multiple browsers including Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
  • Long-term user satisfaction with consistent performance.
  • Offers a zen, distraction-free browsing experience.
Cons
  • Favicon icon on the new tab page appears as a white or black square, which is visually unappealing, especially in dark mode.
  • New tab page background color does not always match system or browser dark/light mode settings and is not customizable.
  • Compatibility issues with some browser or system themes (especially dark mode) causing inconsistent colors.
  • Extension URL shown in the address bar on new tab, which some users find undesirable.
Recent reviews
Too good... exactly the best extension of all
by Roderick Qiu, 2025-04-12
can't live without this one! love it!
by Erika T., 2024-11-28
Can access my payment handlers
by MansıV Rahman, 2024-10-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Empty New Tab Page 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

Empty New Tab Page has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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