Merlin
New Tab Clock

New Tab Clock

Replaces the New Tab page with a simple customizable clock.

What is New Tab Clock?
"New Tab Clock" is a functional Chrome extension that transforms your New Tab page into a sleek digital clock. With an emphasis on privacy and simplicity, this extension stores no personal data and contains no ads or trackers. Additionally, it provides customizable settings which allow you to alter the background color, font, and clock display to your preference.
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Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.89 (190)
Version: 2.7 (Last updated: 2021-03-19)
Creation date: 2019-10-15
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 75.61K
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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 7020 ▼ 109
Other rankings
#2896 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5 #8 in clock keyword 33 #31 in new tab keyword 47 #57 in new tabs keyword 50 ▼ 10

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Summary
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ABOUT Bring focus to every new tab you open. No frills or distractions – just the time and date.

PRIVACY POLICY This extension has no ads, trackers, or analytics. No information is transmitted to or from the extension to any server. All settings are saved locally on your computer.

SETTINGS Click on the gear in the bottom left to customize the background color, font, or 12/24 clock setting.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and clean design
  • Customizable colors and font
  • Doesn't require extra permissions
Cons
  • Interferes with Dark Reader
  • Unstable after recent update
  • Limited color options
  • Issues with bookmarks bar compatibility
Most mentioned
  • Minimalistic design
  • Customization
  • Stability issues
Recent reviews
I love it! Very clean and simple
by J Glessner J Glessner, 2022-02-05
Legget it to install button now. This extension is the perfect new tab extension. A simple time and date. Customise the colour, the font and 12/24 option. That's all folks. Recommend checking out Simplify Gmail as well - Making Gmail Great Again.
by Ryan B Ryan B, 2021-12-03
THIS INTERFERS WITH DARK READER. IT BLASTS A WHITE PAGE AT YOU BEFORE THE PAGES LOAD
by Hope Hurteau Hope Hurteau, 2021-08-28
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Safety
Risk impact

New Tab Clock is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

New Tab Clock has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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