MSN New Tab

Add the MSN New Tab for quick access to the latest news, your most visited sites, web search and more.

MSN New Tab - Stay Informed & Connected

"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.

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Extension stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 500,000+

Rating: 3.91

(185)

1 new ratings

Version: 2.8.0.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-29)

Creation date: 2020-08-03

Permissions:

cookies
storage
alarms

Host permissions:

https://*.msn.com/*
https://*.microsoft.com/*

Size: 1.30M

Email: bi*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 660 ▲ 93

Other rankings

#2727 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 29

#12 in microsoft keyword 14

#23 in new tabs keyword 44 ▲ 1

#27 in new tab keyword 43 ▼ 2

#51 in news keyword 33 ▲ 14

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

User-friendly interface
Provides a news summary
Generates Microsoft Rewards points

Cons

Extension stopped working recently
Redirects to Microsoft Start instead of MSN news
Limited customization options

Most mentioned

Not working or breaking down frequently
Redirecting issues
Frustration with developer response and support

User reviews

its good i got free robux

kailash khatri, 2025-03-04

Sorry, not getting anywhere with it. Locked right up. Was used to seeing Outlook right there in front of me. No sign of it. Going back to previous version.

Michael Sykes, 2025-02-09

makes people less informed and messes with browser.

Newton's Ghost, 2024-12-28

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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 impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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