XKCD New Tab

Every new tab is an XKCD comic!
What is XKCD New Tab?
XKCD New Tab is a Chrome extension that replaces your new tab page with a random XKCD comic. It provides the title, comic, and hovertext for easy viewing and enjoyment. All comics are sourced from http://xkcd.com/.

Extension stats

By: quiche19
Users: 55 ▼ -1
Rating: 4.00 (1)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2021-08-03)
Creation date: 2019-08-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • https://xkcd.com/*
Size: 3.97K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Override the new tab page with an XKCD comic.

Displays the a random XKCD comic on the new tab page instead of the original content provided by Chrome.

Contains the title, comic, and hovertext written plainly for easy viewing and enjoyment.

All comics are sourced from http://xkcd.com/

User reviews

Great extension but I would like to be able to still select my bookmarked pages
by Olumayowa Olowomeye, 2019-08-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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