NewTab++

Minimalistic gateway to the interwebs.
What is NewTab++?
NewTab++ is a Chrome extension that changes your New Tab into a minimalistic gateway to the interwebs. It offers a well-organized, visual overview of your favorite websites. You can easily add, edit, and remove links at fixed positions on the screen. The extension is lightweight and highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the number and size of links to your preference. NewTab++ simplifies your browsing experience and provides a convenient way to access your frequently visited sites.

Extension stats

By: g1eb
Users: 66 ▼ -2
Rating: 4.67 (3)
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2015-11-03)
Creation date: 2015-11-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 97.83K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Change your "New Tab" into a well organized, visual overview of your favorite websites.

Built to be as simple as possible. Very lightweight.

You can add/edit/remove links at fixed positions on the screen. You can change number and size of links by making them larger or smaller. When provided, an image will be used to identify the link, otherwise first letter of the title.

Controls:

  1. Click to add a new item.
  2. Long press to edit an item.
  3. Hover over bottom right corner for zoom options.
  4. .....
  5. Profit!
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User reviews

I like anything that saves me steps and this thing really streamlines my experience getting new pages up in my browser. Nice job, Gleb on this plug in. Works great for me.
by Rex Hazelton, 2014-09-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

NewTab++ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

NewTab++ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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