Twinkstar New Tab

Name: Twinkstar New Tab
Rating: 4.4 (39 reviews)
Author: Twinkstar

Let the New Tab page work like your computer desktop. Better looking, more personalized and more convenient.

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Twinkstar New Tab is a lightweight Chrome extension that replaces your browser's default New Tab page with a customizable, desktop-like interface. Users can add, delete, and drag tiles representing search engines and websites, similar to desktop shortcuts. The extension offers different tile sizes, drag-and-drop positioning, and personalized backgrounds to suit your preferences.

Recent updates include support for local file URLs (file:///), touch screen enhancements, import/export of configurations, and UI tweaks for improved usability. With Twinkstar New Tab, browsing becomes more convenient and visually appealing by letting your New Tab page work just like your computer desktop.

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Version:

7.7.1 Last updated: 2024-05-30

Creation date:

2020-08-14

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
unlimitedStorage

Host permissions:

https://*.twinkstar.com/*

Size:

11.04MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-15

Ranking

# 2,616 ▲ 31

Other rankings

#5 in changelog keyword 18

#15 in computer keyword 22 ▲ 1

#22 in new tab keyword 48

#22 in new tabs keyword 45

#24 in desktop keyword 56

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User reviews

Pros

Customization options for the new tab page
Ability to add bookmarks and websites
Convenience and user-friendliness
Works well on multiple platforms
Good performance and speed

Cons

Cannot customize background anymore
Favicon issue when adding bookmarks
Limits on the name length for added sites
Bugs related to local address inputs
Author seemingly discontinued support

Recent reviews

新版不能自定义背景了。无奈删除前，好评留念一下曾经最喜欢的扩展。

by 志摩*****, 2025-02-14

不能更改背景了，有点难受，能不能优化下呀

by Xi*****, 2025-01-13

自定义背景出问题了现在不能换背景壁纸了

by *****, 2024-08-30

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Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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