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
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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Other platforms
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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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