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.
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Extension stats

By: David M
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.49 (51)
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

Ranking

# 11355 ▼ 51
Other rankings
#98 in Just for Fun ▲ 3 #36 in changelog keyword 16 ▼ 8

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Win95 NewTab (v1.0.10)
5.00 (3) 51
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Extension summary

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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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great aesthetics and old-school feel
  • Ability to choose custom images for backgrounds
  • General enjoyment of the extension
  • Positive reactions to the design and functionality
Cons
  • Lack of customization for shortcuts
  • Issues with adding and saving custom backgrounds
  • Problems with 'most visited websites' feature
  • Not all users able to fully utilize the extension with dual monitors
Most mentioned
  • Need for customizable shortcuts
  • Beautiful design and nostalgic feel
  • Issues with functionality when multiple monitors are used
Recent reviews
I like it very much, wish there's an option to add any custom shortcut instead of shortcuts to most visited site :)
by Fidel Roman Estanislao, 2024-10-29
Love this, works amazingly. Great aesthetics. Please don't delete it!
by Lee x, 2024-09-14
by jiayue, 2024-08-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Win95 NewTab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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