New Tab Options

Set URL for new tabs. Optionally prevent new tabs/windows being created, pages from going to a new domain, hide ads in Google search

New Tab Options - Customize Your New Tab Page

New Tab Options is a Chrome extension that allows you to customize your new tab page by setting a specific URL. It also offers options to prevent new tabs or windows from being created, stop pages from moving to different sites, and remove ads in Google search results.
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Extension stats

By: ls6apps
Users: 12
-2
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 0.0.0.7 (Last updated: 2018-02-11)
Creation date: 2018-02-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 13.55K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Very simply set a URL that will be used every time a new tab is opened.

Right click the icon to see the menu.

You can use your current URL or enter a value by choosing Options form the menu.

Options on the Prevent sub-menu allow you to prevent new tabs or windows being created.

By choosing 'Prevent domain changes' you can prevent pages moving to different sites.

'Hide adverts' removes ads at the top of a Google search

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

New Tab Options has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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