Hackernews Default Tab

The latest of Hackernews whenever you open a new tab.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-03-30
Users: 56
Rating: 4.09 (11)
Version: 0.0.21 (Last updated: 2014-05-06)
Creation date: 2014-05-06
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • storage
Size: 146.43K

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Extension summary

"It's like Hackernews but for tabs"

The latest of Hackernews - right in front of you whenever you open a new tab!

"Hackernews Default Tab has been a disruptive change in how we procrastinate at work. Never before it took so little effort to get distracted. Kudos to the Hackernews Tab team!" – Anonymous Imaginary Customer

"★★★★ Love this app" – PayMeForReviewsUser2041

"10/10 would tab again" – Abraham Lincoln

Disclaimer: some of the reviews above are meant to be sarcastic and not by real people. Please Google don't ban this app. Kthxbye.

User reviews

hasn't worked in months.... a fix would be much appreciated. was a great extension before!
by Ray Smets, 2015-07-30

Stopped working recently. Please fix it. I'm too lazy to go to the regular HN site and I feel like I'm missing out.
by Evan Isnor, 2015-05-02

I love this extension, but recently stopped working.
by Daniel Ryan, 2015-04-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Hackernews Default Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hackernews Default Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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