Newt - A Better New Tab

A replacement for Google Chrome's 'new tab' page that lets you easily access your favorite bookmarks, apps, and more.

Newt - A Better New Tab Extension

"Newt - A Better New Tab" is a lightweight Chrome extension that transforms your new tab page into a streamlined access point for your favorite bookmarks, apps, and browsing history. It features a customizable theme builder and syncs your setup across devices using a dedicated bookmarks folder. Enjoy quick access to recently closed tabs, most visited sites, and more, all while keeping your new tab experience clean and personalized.

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Extension stats

By: Nothing Special

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.12

(34)

Version: 5.7.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-04)

Creation date: 2020-05-27

Permissions:

bookmarks
management
topSites
sessions
contextMenus
storage
favicon

Size: 95.96K

Email: co*****@nothingspecial.io

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,466 ▼ 38

Other rankings

#4513 in Tools ▲ 22

#19 in new tab keyword 43

#28 in visited sites keyword 10 ▲ 2

#29 in new tabs keyword 44 ▲ 1

#62 in future keyword 41

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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. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Minimalistic and user-friendly design
Easy organization of bookmarks using existing folders
Syncs bookmarks across devices with a Google account
Customization options for themes and layout
Responsive developer support for feature requests

Cons

Lack of options for deleting or managing created cards
Some features are still missing (e.g., hiding the sidebar, multiple boards)
Web icons can be pixelated or low resolution
Does not work with certain versions of Chrome
Issues with tabs disappearing unexpectedly

Most mentioned

Customization options
Ability to sync bookmarks across devices
Desire for more management features (deleting cards, hiding sidebar)
User-friendly interface
Developer responsiveness to user feedback

User reviews

Every time i open up a tab on a new day, all my tabs are gone. Newt doesn't show. I am so disappointed

Nozi, 2025-02-13

Excellent start page, very minimalistic, no BS approach - loving it so far. Option for editing target links would be great. Also, option for hiding sidebar would be useful.

Nitin Jadhav, 2024-11-29

Migrated to this extension from ruzzian Speed Dial FVD tracking me. This extension is much better - no heavy pictures, no unnecessary settings / backups, just plain functionality AND using existing bookmarks folder. Great extension!

CHUR, 2024-06-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Newt - A Better New Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Access to bookmarks may provide insights into user preferences and interests but generally carries low risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Newt - A Better New Tab. Use it at your own risk.

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