newTab

newTab

Redirects new tabs in chrome to a specified page

What is newTab?
newTab is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows users to change the homepage of new tabs in Chrome. It is most useful in situations where the destination for new tabs needs to change frequently, such as when focusing on a particular project where a reference page needs to be readily accessible.
Stats
By: Unknown
Users: 15 ▲ 1
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2017-10-21)
Creation date: 2017-10-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 56.10K
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Summary

A lightweight extension that allows users to change the homepage of new tabs in Chrome. Most useful in situations where the destination for new tabs needs to change frequently. e.g. when focusing on a particular project where a reference page needs to be readily accessible.

Safety
Risk impact

newTab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

newTab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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