New Tab Override

Name: New Tab Override
Rating: 3.533333333333333 (30 reviews)
Author: Mustang

Load a custom URL when opening a new tab.

New Tab Override Chrome Extension

With New Tab Override, you can easily load a custom URL every time you open a new tab. Unlike many other extensions that redirect to a URL, this extension utilizes a unique method that loads your chosen URL in the background, effectively injecting its content into a blank new tab page and keeping the address bar focused at all times. This means a smoother experience with no redirects or loss of focus!

Key Features:

Set any custom URL as your new tab page.
Retains focus on the address bar without redirects broken in Chrome 61.
Simple permissions and user-friendly interface.

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By: Mustang

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.53

(30)

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-05)

Creation date: 2017-09-22

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 11.32K

Email: de*****@miswave.com

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 19,603 ▲ 52

Other rankings

#465 in Functionality & UI ▼ 2 #2 in override keyword 20 ▲ 1 #48 in new tab keyword 47 ▲ 5 #128 in new tabs keyword 48 ▲ 15 #298 in redirect keyword 55 ▲

User reviews

Pros

Allows customization of New Tab page
Keyboard focus remains in the address bar
Works effectively for redirecting New Tab pages
Responsive and helpful developer
Overcomes limitations of Chrome's native New Tab feature

Cons

Enter key creates a new line instead of executing a search
Cannot specify URLs starting with 'chrome-extension://'
Slow loading times for certain websites
Does not work with local files
Does not provide clear instructions for selecting webpages

Most mentioned

Cannot set a URL starting with 'chrome-extension://'
Enter key issues when searching
Slow performance in loading websites
Inability to focus on web page rather than address bar
Not compatible with local files

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

Nice and all...but... successfully set the New Tab to Google search engine, but when I press the Enter key it creates a new line instead of searching. I tried setting the New Tab to other search engines (like Bing, etc) but the same thing happens. After typing in my keywords and press Enter, it creates a new line instead. Have to press the "Google Search" button to do the searching, which is ugh!

Aira Calleja, 2025-02-19

I'm rating this 4 stars to support the dev because I love that the keyboard focus remains in the browser address bar. But there's a fatal flaw (for my usecase): I cannot specify an URL starting with "chrome-extension://" (I need this for the Session Buddy extension)

Stefan Monov, 2025-02-16

Make it black screen on new tab please. its flash-banging my eyes. tried replacing page with site with black screen but it just adds extra processing and also displays a white screen until the site fully loads so can't be it. otherwise pretty good extension.

sheeta uwu, 2024-10-27

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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab Override requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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