Newtab Extension

Newtab Extension

Open a new tab in an existing window.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-01-07
Users: 8
Version: 0.2.2 (Last updated: 2015-07-30)
Creation date: 2015-07-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 5.73K
URLs: Website
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Summary

The goal of this extension is to allow launching chrome://newtab in an existing Chrome window via a desktop shortcut, script, slickrun command, etc.

Following a shortcut to chrome://newtab seems to always open a new window. Navigating to the URL using JS in a static page won't work because the page cannot access chrome:// URLs. Thus, an extension and a cooperative HTML page are required. See newtab.html.

Safety
Risk impact

Newtab Extension may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Newtab Extension may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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