Empty New Tab Page
With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
Empty New Tab Page - Simple & Minimal
"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
Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
Size: 11.31K
Email: th*****@chromium.org
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Simple and works as intended
- Improves performance by making new tabs load faster
- Loved by long-time users for its functionality
- Does not contain promotional content
- Great for a clean browsing experience
Cons
- Inconsistent favicon appearance in different modes
- Issues with displaying the proper icon in the upper left corner
- Does not properly follow the user's dark/light mode preference
- Causes problems with all tabs, not just new ones
Most mentioned
- Desire for an empty tab page
- Performance improvement
- Issues with favicon and dark mode
- Long-term user satisfaction
User reviews
can't live without this one! love it!
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Erika T., 2024-11-28
Erika T., 2024-11-28Can 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, 2024-09-16Extension 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.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Empty New Tab Page. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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