RandomXKCD

RandomXKCD

Get a random XKCD comic every time you open a new tab.

What is RandomXKCD?
RandomXKCD is a Chrome extension that replaces your new tab with a random XKCD comic. Each time you open a new tab, you'll be greeted with a different comic from XKCD. Clicking on the comic will take you to the ExplainXKCD page for further context. Say goodbye to productivity as you enjoy the humorous and insightful world of Randall Munroe's XKCD comics.
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Stats
Users: 7
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2016-02-14)
Creation date: 2016-02-14
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • http://xkcd.com/*
  • https://xkcd.com/*
Size: 6.37K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Replace your new tab with a random XKCD comic. Clicking on comic takes you to the ExplainXKCD page for it, 'cuz face it, you probably needed it.

Goodbye productivity.

Icon credits: Plainicon from www.flaticon.com. Content credits: Randall Munroe.

Safety
Risk impact

RandomXKCD is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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