Blank Tab

A blank new tab page with background color that follows the browser color theme.

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Blank Tab is a Chrome extension that transforms your new tab page into a clean, blank slate. It features a simple, distraction-free design with a background color that automatically adapts to your browser's color theme. This makes browsing feel seamless and visually consistent without distractions.

This extension is perfect for users who prefer minimalism and want an uncluttered new tab page. The source code is publicly available on GitHub, ensuring transparency and community trust. By using Blank Tab, you can enjoy a streamlined browser experience every time you open a new tab.

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By:: zmni
Users:: 24,980+ 599
Rating:: 5.00

(79) 1 new ratings
Version:: 2.5.2 Last updated: 2025-01-18
Creation date:: 2021-02-27
Risk:: Low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Size:: 13.79K
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Edge Add-on Store
Updated:: 14 hours ago

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# 1,007 ▼ 1

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#308 in Productivity ▲ 2

#1 in tab keyword 81

#6 in source code keyword 27

#10 in browser tab keyword 56

#29 in source keyword 29 ▼ 3

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User reviews

Users appreciate that Blank Tab removes Microsoft's cluttered default new tab page, improving speed and reducing distractions, with dark mode support adding comfort. However, multiple reviews mention that Edge sometimes disables the extension on its own, forcing users to re-enable it. Some desire more customization options such as adding local images. Overall, it effectively restores a simple and speedy new tab experience.

Pros

Removes cluttered and distracting default Edge new tab page, creating a clean blank tab.
Significantly improves new tab loading speed and performance.
Supports dark mode for eye comfort during night browsing.
Works exactly as advertised without ads or bloatware.
Enhances user experience by allowing focus and reducing distractions.

Cons

Edge browser occasionally disables the extension automatically, requiring re-enabling by the user.
Lack of customization options like adding local images to the new tab page.
Microsoft imposes restrictions making it difficult to set or keep the new tab page extension active.

Recent reviews

There's nothing worse than a busy new tab page that distracts me from what I want to do. Edge's default new tab page is probably the worst I've seen as it's full of loads of unwanted bloat that you just can't get rid of. This extension makes edge a viable browser (I switched from Firefox after many, many years of using Firefox exclusively). It's a shame you need an extension to achieve this, but I won't use Edge without it.

by Bryan, 2025-05-16

Very Good

by 형일, 2025-03-28

Amazing

by Nam, 2024-12-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Blank 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.

Risk likelihood

Blank Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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