New Tab Redirect

Redirects your 'new tab' to an external website.

New Tab Redirect Extension

The New Tab Redirect extension allows you to redirect your 'New Tab' page to any external website you prefer. Say goodbye to the default new tab with just your favorite notes or important pages in view. This minimalistic extension runs efficiently without background scripts or unnecessary permissions, making it lightweight and straightforward.

With the extension, every time you open a new tab, it quickly queries the extension storage for your chosen redirect URL, ensuring you always have access to the information that matters most. For feedback or issues, you can open a GitHub issue as we welcome your suggestions for improvements!

Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
Users: 676
13
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-04)
Creation date: 2020-02-19
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 35.20K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Thank you! Had to start using Chrome again and spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to do this on my own. Easy to use and no clutter or "extra features" -- bless you Joshua!
by ANGELA ROUNTREE, 2025-03-27

After testing a bunch of these redirect I've found this one to be best mostly because it after opening a new tab it direct focus to the search bar allowing you to easily enter a URL Downsides are that the pop out to enter the redirect URL seems a bit buggy. The pop up was tiny (maybe a quarter inch) and I could barely enter the site name and save. Also there is a ~half second delay when opening up a new tab
by Connor Smith, 2024-08-29

The best in its class. So danged easy to use from toolbar*
by Bob Loucks, 2024-06-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab Redirect requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

New Tab Redirect is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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