Bruce's Blank New Tab

Replace Chrome's default new tab page with a truly blank page.

Replace Chrome's default new tab with a blank page

Bruce's Blank New Tab is a Chrome extension that replaces Google Chrome's default new tab page with a blank page. It eliminates ads, history, and browsing trackers, resulting in a fast and private browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2 Overrides new tab
By: microbru
Users: 150
10
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-05-21)
Creation date: 2017-05-21
Size: 15.49K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

EXCELLENT !!
by True Blue, 2024-08-02

Best extension in the markeplace, most useful extension in Chrome.
by Raffaele Rialdi, 2022-04-09

I guess I'll give it 5 stars, it does exactly what the description says it will do.
by Amigo Grande, 2019-04-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bruce's Blank New Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Bruce's Blank New Tab. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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