Win95 NewTab

Win95 NewTab

Win95/vaporwave themed newtab page

What is Win95 NewTab?
Win95 NewTab is a Chrome extension that overhauls the look of your new tab page with a nostalgic Windows 95/vaporwave theme. Experience random backgrounds on reload, customizable clock and search bar, and shortcuts to your most visited websites. Additional features include the ability to upload and choose your own wallpapers among other user-friendly upgrades.
Stats
By: David M
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.40 (43)
Version: 1.0.10 (Last updated: 2023-03-21)
Creation date: 2019-05-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • topSites
  • chrome://favicon/
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 4.59M
URLs: Website
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Summary

An overhaul of the new tab page in the style of windows 95/vaporwave. This overhaul features numerous features: -Random background on reload -Shortcuts to your most visited sites -Customizable clock -A customizable searchbar -Ability to upload and select your own wallpapers -And more

Source code available at: https://github.com/Metal-spoon/win95-newtab

Update 1.0.10 (03/20/2023) changelog: -Fixed bug where numpad enter would not start search request

Update 1.0.9 (03/16/2023) changelog:

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Old school Windows aesthetic
  • Ability to choose own image for background
Cons
  • Inability to customize shortcuts
  • Glitchy when adding new backgrounds
  • Issues with multi-monitor setup
Most mentioned
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Inability to customize shortcuts
  • Old school Windows aesthetic
Recent reviews
Esta decente pero se agradeceria aun mas que no pusiera los sitios de la barra de marcadores con unos aleatorios para que no molesten a la hora de abrir una pestaña nueva ya que pueden salir cualquier pagina marcada excepto la que ya marque con url en Google. Es decir, que te dejen personalizar los fondos esta bien pero lo que realmente necesita es que puedas cambiarlo o borrarlo a tu gusto todos los marcadores superpuestos en la parte de abajo del buscador.
by Jorge Ratti Jorge Ratti, 2024-03-18

This is what I've been looking for! It'd be better if we can customize our shortcuts tho :3
by Fadhilla Rizki Fadhilla Rizki, 2023-12-08

It looks AMAZING. But "most visited websites"? Really? Without custom shortcuts, it's pretty pointless...
by Artem Luzik Artem Luzik, 2023-09-17
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Safety
Risk impact

Win95 NewTab is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Win95 NewTab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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