tab.pics

Pictures of our planet in every new tab, curated by communities of reddit

tab.pics - Discover Planetary Images

"tab.pics" is an Android app that enhances your browsing experience by displaying breathtaking pictures of our planet in every new tab. Curated from various Reddit communities, it allows you to view your frequently visited websites over these stunning images while ensuring your data privacy. With recent updates, the app features improved stability and complies with the latest standards, all while keeping the familiar features you've loved for years.

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By: Ryan Dury

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.67

(86)

Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2025-01-04)

Creation date: 2015-03-24

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Overrides new tab: Yes

Permissions:

storage
topSites

Size: 31.61K

Email: ry*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 22,406 ▼ 27

Other rankings

#462 in Art & Design ▼ 5 #160 in tab keyword 81 ▲ 5

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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**** Note ***** The app lets you display your frequently visited websites over the image if you choose. Many people asked for this feature, so I added it as an option. All data stays on your computer and is not shared or stored by me.

Updates: 2.0.0 - Less errors and better code. Comply with manifest V3. Same features as 10 years ago 🎉 !

1.0.1 - Make the tab title SFW :)

1.0.0 - New name, source photos from multiple subreddits, enable recent sites and turn off title

0.0.5 - Updated image request stability

0.0.1 - First build!

User reviews

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Pros

Works great on Microsoft Edge on macOS.
Beautiful extension.
Better browsing experience.
Provides a peaceful mind with beautiful images.
Users appreciate the ability to customize image sources.

Cons

Stopped working due to server error and appears to be abandoned.
Issues with images displaying as black screens or showing duplicates.
Inconsistent performance across tabs with images not changing as expected.
Some users report the extension not functioning properly in Chrome.
Lack of updates from the developer over an extended period.

Most mentioned

Stopped working or encountering errors.
Beautiful extension.
Issues with image loading.
Appreciation for the programming and creator.
Requests for adding more image sources or customization options.

User reviews

Stopped working due to some server error. Also, it's logging your clicks on the favorite links.

Zoltán Dócs (Zotya), 2024-11-03

love the extension. stopped working for me this am in edge. caption appears, but black screen. removed/added, restarted computer. same thing. windows 11 pc.