Time Tab

Minimalist new tab clock, with customizable background.

Time Tab is a minimalist new tab Chrome extension that displays a clean, customizable clock each time you open a new tab. It enhances your browsing experience with an elegant and simple interface featuring:

  • Customizable text and background colors for personal style
  • Option to set any image as your background from external URLs
  • Variety of custom fonts to choose from
  • Support for both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats
  • Optional seconds display for precise timekeeping

The latest version 1.3 includes improvements like a smaller settings icon for cleaner aesthetics and a smooth fade-in effect for the time display to prevent text pop-in, making your new tab both functional and visually pleasing. Perfect for users who appreciate minimalism and personalization.

Manifest V2 Extension Overrides new tab
By:
http://nathanwentworth.co/
Users:
2,000
Rating:
4.65
(23)
Version:
1.5.1 Last updated: 2019-02-09
Creation date:
2019-02-09
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Size:
12.92KB
Email:
nw*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-19
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Time Tab (v1.5.2resigned1)
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User reviews

Time Tab is praised for its simplicity, minimalist design, and useful customization options such as color themes and clock formats. Users appreciate its reliability and privacy-friendly approach with minimal permissions. Some frustrations arise with the 24-hour clock initially displaying 12-hour format causing a flicker, the clock moving slightly when seconds are enabled, and the absence of an analog clock display. Overall, it serves as a clean, effective, and customizable new tab clock extension.
Pros
  • Simple and minimalist design
  • Customizable options including background color, text color, font, and 12/24-hour clock format
  • Reliable and trustworthy performance
  • Does not require unnecessary permissions, respecting user privacy
  • Useful to have time always visible without needing a watch
Cons
  • 24-hour clock mode initially loads in 12-hour format causing a brief flicker
  • Clock shifts position slightly when seconds are enabled due to variable number widths
  • Lacks analog clock display, only digital numbers shown
Recent reviews
This is exactly what I was looking for. Simple, clean, and trustworthy. Thanks!
by To*****, 2021-09-19

super minimalista
by *****, 2021-06-30

Fantastic and insuperable. I will only ask if possible, to create another chrome extension with the same clock and below, the local weather conditions. This please don't modify, as-is is perfect.
by Al*****, 2020-06-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Time Tab 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
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Time Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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