Empty New Tab Page - Black

Empty New Tab Page shows a blank, Black page, rather than the chrome default

Empty New Tab Page - Black: Clean, Minimalistic Chrome Extension

Empty New Tab Page - Black is a user-friendly Chrome extension developed by toxic offering a minimalistic browser experience. Instead of the usual interface, a new tab opens up to a blank, black page. It also features a Google Chrome icon in the New Tab Page. Stay updated with the extension's latest developments by following the toxic fanpage.
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Extension stats

By: toxic
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.62
(66)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-10)
Creation date: 2018-02-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 3.31K

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Extension summary

Empty New Tab Page - Black Short name: Empty Tab Version 1.2 by toxic

Empty New Tab Page shows a blank Black page, rather than the chrome default

UPDATE: 1.2 Added to Chrome's browser title bar (requested) Google Chrome icon in the New Tab Page.

For all the latest info, news and requests etc, drop by and click LIKE on the new toxic fanpage.

facebook.com/toxicthemesv2

Many Thanks toxic

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Completely blank new tab reduces glare and distractions
  • Easy to use and does exactly what it advertises
  • Black background is appreciated, especially for night use
  • Minimalist design aligns with user preferences
  • Relief from Google thumbnails on new tabs
Cons
  • Some users wish for color customization options
  • Minor flaws mentioned by some users in similar extensions
Most mentioned
  • Works as intended
  • Provides a black blank new tab
  • Great for reducing eye strain
  • Simple and effective
User reviews
Great, nice to have a completely blank and blank new tab to shut reduce glare and distractions.
by Darren Monghay, 2020-12-28

Finally something that works. Chrome was trying to kill me with the white light.
by Morpheus FT, 2020-11-28

Thank You! You would expect chrome to have an option to do something so basic as having new tabs be blank but nope.
by Frank Castle, 2020-03-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Empty New Tab Page - Black requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Empty New Tab Page - Black has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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