Blink New Tab

Replaces New Tab page with an elegant one, with news feeds from your favorite blogs and websites just a click away.
What is Blink New Tab?
Blink New Tab is a free and open-source Chrome extension that replaces your browser's New Tab page with a minimal and refreshing hub of feeds from your favorite blogs and websites. Stay informed and enjoy an elegant browsing experience with quick access to the latest news and the ability to share and save articles.

Extension stats

Users: 28 ▼ -1
Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2020-04-04)
Creation date: 2020-04-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • https://cloud.feedly.com/
Size: 6.16M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Blink is an elegant and minimal New Tab replacement that turns you browser's New Tab page into a simple and clean hub of feeds. Powered by the Feedly, Blink gets you feeds from all sources Feedly tracks, and presents them in a minimal and refreshing card design. No need to signup or login, Blink works out of the box. The feed from your favorite sources is just a click away, with quick links to share posts on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit or save for later with Pocket. You can choose to see the latest incoming from the sources of your choice, or get the hot and trending topics or both!

Blink is (will always be) a free and open-source extension. If you really appreciate the effort, you can definitely show your love by donating with Paypal from within the extension.

Resource links: Feedly: http://feedly.com/ Blink source code (Github): https://github.com/CptFoobar/Blink/ Developer page: http://sidhant.io/get-in-touch.html

Extension safety

Risk impact

Blink New Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Blink New Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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