Blank Tab
A blank new tab page with background color that follows the browser color theme.
Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
- By:
- zmni
- Rating:
- 5.00 (78)
- Version:
- 2.5.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-18)
- Creation date:
- 2021-02-27
- Size:
- 13.79K
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Edge Add-on Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Users appreciate 'Blank Tab' for removing unwanted Bing and news content, speeding up new tab loading, and offering a clean, distraction-free browsing experience with dark mode support. The extension functions reliably and is well-maintained. However, users note that Edge occasionally disables the extension automatically, and Microsoft seems to actively hinder customizing the new tab page. Some users desire more customization features such as local image support.
Pros
- Effectively removes Bing and Microsoft news clutter from the new tab page, providing a clean, blank tab.
- Significantly improves new tab loading speed and performance compared to default Edge behavior.
- Supports dark mode, reducing eye strain during night browsing.
- Works as advertised, offering a simple and distraction-free new tab experience.
- Consistently updated and reliable in functionality.
Cons
- Edge sometimes disables the extension automatically, requiring users to re-enable it.
- Lack of customization options such as supporting local image backgrounds.
- Periodic blocking or interference by Microsoft to prevent replacing the default new tab page.
Recent reviews
Very Good
by 형일, 2025-03-28
Amazing
by Nam, 2024-12-08
So good
by 호령, 2024-11-23
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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