Original New Tab

Opens the original Chrome™ "New Tab"
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The Original New Tab extension lets users quickly access the genuine Chrome™ new tab page even if other extensions override it. It's especially handy for moments when you want to momentarily return to the default Chrome experience without removing any installed new tab extensions. This lightweight and straightforward tool ensures you never miss out on the authentic Chrome start page. Icons credited to Robin Kylander via Flaticon under Creative Commons BY 3.0.

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By:
Oscar de Dios
Users:
4,000
Rating:
3.31
(49)
Version:
3.0 Last updated: 2024-10-15
Creation date:
2017-06-15
Risk:
Very low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Size:
7.75KB
Email:
co*****@noteboardapp.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 13,931 ▲ 969
Other rankings
#23317 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 19 #37 in new tab keyword 48 ▼ 2 #71 in new tabs keyword 48 ▲ 6 #200 in tab keyword 81 ▲ 38

User reviews

Users originally found 'Original New Tab' to be a useful and simple extension that improved upon the default new tab experience by restoring preferred features. However, many report that recent updates or changes by Google or the developer have broken the extension, causing it to open blank pages or merely replicate the default new tab. These issues have led to dissatisfaction and calls for updates to restore full functionality. Despite this, some users still express gratitude and appreciation for its concept and past performance.
Pros
  • Provides a more useful or preferred new tab page compared to the default one.
  • Users appreciate its simplicity and functionality when it works as intended.
  • Helps bring back features missing from the default new tab page, like the 'other devices' option.
  • Has been highly valued by users before recent updates or changes.
  • Easy to use and meets expectations of what a new tab should be.
Cons
  • Currently broken or not working as intended after recent updates or changes.
  • Opens a blank page instead of a functional new tab.
  • Does not replace the modern new tab page as promised, making it less useful.
  • The developer's fix resulted in the extension opening the same page as Google's new tab, losing original functionality.
  • Several users request updates to restore previous features or compatibility with other extensions.
Recent reviews
amazing
by Pr*****, 2021-04-14
Muy útil, hace lo que dice.
by Os*****, 2021-02-21
bom
by Ro*****, 2016-07-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Original New Tab does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood

Original New Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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