MSN New Tab

Add the MSN New Tab for quick access to the latest news, your most visited sites, web search and more.
What is MSN New Tab?
"MSN New Tab" is a Chrome extension that transforms your new tab with instant access to trending news, weather forecasts, sports scores, stock quotes, exclusive deals, and real-time traffic updates. It provides all the information you need in one convenient location, ensuring you stay informed and connected with ease.

Extension stats

Users: 500,000+
Rating: 3.95 (177)
Version: 2.8.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-15)
Creation date: 2020-08-03
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • storage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • https://*.msn.com/*
  • https://*.microsoft.com/*
Size: 1.30M

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Extension summary

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Transform Chrome with MSN New Tab. Stay effortlessly informed with quick access to news, weather, and fast web search.

Why Choose MSN New Tab? Stay Informed: Get real-time updates on the latest news headlines, sports scores, and stock market quotes from thousands of the web’s most trusted sources. Whether it's breaking news or game highlights, you'll always be in the know.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: View deals from your favorite brands and check real-time traffic conditions in your area, all from a single, easy-to-navigate tab.

Personalized Experience: Receive localized weather forecasts tailored to your location, ensuring you're prepared for any weather conditions.

Features Include:

  • Trending News: Access top stories from the world’s most popular and reliable news sources.
  • Sports Scores: Stay updated on your favorite teams and games.
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Provides access to news summaries
  • Integrates with Microsoft Rewards
Cons
  • Extension frequently stops working or redirects to the wrong page
  • Lack of customization options
  • Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working or not functioning correctly
  • Redirects to Microsoft Start instead of MSN
  • Errors when trying to load news content
Recent reviews
This app doesn't work anymore, now it just redirects to the download page for "Microsoft Start" The only thing this app is good for is a couple more Microsoft Rewards Points
by Ace McKay, 2024-10-20

I thought it would change my new tab to msn but it didn't. Not 1 star since it worked before

Hola Espero no tener mas inconveniente y estoy muy conforme con Googlee Chrome y te me deje trabajar sin problemas me gusta mucho Google Chrome porfavor soy adulta mayo y la computadora me entretiene y mi siquis es mucho mejo gracias bendiciones gracia Sara Ester Fossati.
by Sara Fossati, 2024-09-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MSN New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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