Chrome-Stats extension
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 user-friendly Chrome extension designed for people who prefer simplicity and value privacy. It replaces the default new tab page, usually filled with recently visited thumbnails, with a blank page. This helpful tool aids in reducing distraction and proposing a minimalistic browsing experience. Its latest version even offers a dark mode for those who prefer it.
Stats
Users:
100,000+
Creation date:
2019-05-13
Risk impact:
Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Overrides new tab:
Yes
Size:
10.87K
Email:
th*****@chromium.org
Stats date:
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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.
User reviews
User reviews summary
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Allows for a simple, empty New Tab opening experience
- Helps improve computer performance
- Works seamlessly on Microsoft Edge as well
Cons
- Some users reported issues with tabs when using the extension
- Does not switch between dark mode and light mode
- Some users experienced address bar issues with the latest Chrome version
Most mentioned
- Simple and effective in providing an empty new tab page
- Works well on Microsoft Edge
- Helps improve browser performance
Recent reviews
One of my most faithful companions. Been using it for years.
by
Too Long Didn't Watch, 2024-04-24
Too Long Didn't Watch, 2024-04-24In a dark mode the color is different from the color of menus. Color is not customizable.
by
Ihor, 2024-04-19
Ihor, 2024-04-19The best most simple easy new literally empty tab, even the tab's title is empty, like magic :)
by
̣, 2023-12-02
̣, 2023-12-02Safety
Risk impact
Empty New Tab Page is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Empty New Tab Page has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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