Backdrop

Beautiful chrome new tab inspired by chromecast backdrop
What is Backdrop?
"Backdrop" is a Chrome extension that provides a beautiful new tab page inspired by Chromecast backdrop. It showcases inspiring photography tied to the time of day, displays current weather, and offers shortcuts to your Chrome applications. It is a unique blend of aesthetics and functionality packed into your browsing experience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-04-16
Users: 537
Rating: 3.94 (17)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2015-02-10)
Creation date: 2015-02-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • geolocation
  • management
Size: 54.33M

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

Transform your new tab in a real source of inspiration and relaxation.

-> Inspiring photography that changes depending on the time of day -> The current weather -> The shortcuts to your chrome applications -> Chromecast backdrop looklike

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Beautiful visuals and design
  • Relaxing images
  • Useful for long hours at work
Cons
  • Unsupported/Abandonware
  • Doesn't display local weather
  • Doesn't show bookmarks
  • Raises privacy concerns with geolocation
Most mentioned
  • Great visuals
  • Lack of support
  • Missing bookmark display
Recent reviews
It's a shame that such a beautiful extension received no support. It's extremely important abandonware doesn't continue being rewarded, especially when a key feature, local weather, is broken. For that reason, I'm giving it a single star.
by Jose Velazquez, 2018-10-03

really great should be built in! loses a star though cause the weather doesn't work
by Ryan Scodari, 2018-01-26

Looks awesome; but.... disapprove of security settings... there's no reason the extension should be checking gathering users geolocation. I would prefer to have an action to display bookmarks instead of all apps. The user could organize their bookmarks in a "Backdrop" folder and all those bookmarks get displayed.
by Hise Chapman, 2015-05-01
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

Backdrop requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

Backdrop small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Backdrop: