Light and Dark New Tab

A minimal light and dark mode new tab page for Google Chrome. No external network requests. No analytics. No tracking. No bullshit.

Light and Dark New Tab

Light and Dark New Tab is a minimalistic new tab page replacement for Google Chrome. It automatically changes between light and dark mode and requires no external network requests, analytics, or tracking. It provides a clutter-free and soothing browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 48
Rating: 5.00
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Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2023-07-16)
Creation date: 2023-07-12
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 12.40K

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Extension summary

A minimalistic light and dark mode new tab page for Google Chrome. No external network requests. No analytics. No tracking. No bullshit.

What?

A minimalistic new tab page replacement for Chrome. Changes between light and dark mode automatically, depending on your device's setting. This empty new tab page fades in and is easy on your eyes.

Why?

  1. Default Chrome new tab page makes network requests and is cluttered with many UI elements
  2. Light and Dark New Tab requires minimal system resources; everything is contained in a single HTML file; not a line of JavaScript is loaded and is lightning fast.
  3. Light and Dark New Tab perfectly matches your device's setting ; it fades in perfectly with a blank new tab, that respects your choice of light or dark mode.
  4. I wanted to minimize distractions and soothe my OCD.
  5. I wanted to use the "Dark New Tab" extension across all my devices. But, I liked using light mode, and didn't like the dark grey on white look.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Light and Dark New Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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