Old New Tab

Replaces the new tab page in an attempt to replicate the old new tab page.
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Old New Tab is a Chrome extension designed to replicate the classic new tab page experience. It restores familiar features like the bookmarks bar and top sites while enabling app and extension management directly from the page. This tool helps users who prefer the original look and feel of Chrome's new tab.

The extension is open source and available on GitHub at https://github.com/kevin-brown/chrome-old-new-tab. Access permissions allow the extension to retrieve and display favicons, bookmarks, browsing history, and manage apps for a seamless classic new tab interface. While thumbnails on the top sites tab are currently limited due to Chrome API constraints, the extension provides a familiar and user-friendly experience.

Manifest V2 Extension Overrides new tab Productivity Utilities
By:
Keith Richards
Users:
774 -41
Rating:
4.06
(17)
Version:
0.1.2 Last updated: 2014-03-15
Creation date:
2014-03-14
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
  • topSites
  • management
  • bookmarks
  • chrome://favicon/
Size:
1.51M
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

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# 33,682 ▼ 516
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User reviews

Pros
  • Works well and fulfills expectations
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Nostalgic design reminiscent of older browsers
  • Functional for basic requirements
Cons
  • Does not show apps in the apps tab
  • Some users report that it doesn't work at all
  • Lacks high-resolution icons
  • No bookmark bar option
Recent reviews
Намного лучше стоковой
by сн*****, 2024-06-28
it works. its so cool to have it
by Ar*****, 2024-06-06
When but
by Da*****, 2024-06-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Access to most visited websites information, poses a low privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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