New Tab Start Page

Customize New Tabs & More!

What is New Tab Start Page?

New Tab Start Page is a multi purpose Chrome extension that allows you to customize your new tabs, force YouTube videos to play in high definition, perform reverse image search, right click on plain text URLs, manage privacy protection, and more. It also supports multiple browsers like Chrome, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, and Edge (Chromium).

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Extension stats

By: https://www.sermak.ca

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Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.05 (100)

Version: 42.5 (Last updated: 2024-08-07)

Creation date: 2020-06-02

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Overrides new tab: Yes

Permissions:

cookies
declarativeNetRequest
tabs
contextMenus
storage
offscreen

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*
file:///*

Size: 131.07K

Email: es*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 16515 ▼ 172

Other rankings

#69 in Functionality & UI

#3 in start page keyword 33

#11 in chrome homepage keyword 41 ▲ 1

#13 in new tab keyword 48

#24 in new tabs keyword 45 ▲ 1

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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

New Tab Start Page (v42.5)

4.00 (9) 5,201+

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Extension summary

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A multi purpose Chrome extension that does all this & more:

Set your Custom "Home Page" under Options, in this extension.
Open that Custom Page in "New Tab" instead of the Home Page.
Automatically force YouTube videos to play at high definition.
Right click on an Image to perform a Reverse Image search.
Right click after selecting a plain text URL to open as link.
Double click on a plain text link to open URL in a new tab.
Click icon (next to Menu) for a Cached version or Translation.
Select some Website text, click Ctrl+Alt (Opt) for Translation.
Privacy protection disables referral pings on Google Search.
Ability to change/spoof the browser 'User Agent' when needed.
Right-Click while holding Ctrl+Alt to remove a page element.
History Navigation: Hold Right Mouse button, swipe left/right.
Customize where new tabs open, and tab order when they close.

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

Works perfectly for replacing the default new tab page
Simple, convenient, and reliable
Very useful for users looking to customize their new tab experience
Long-standing positive performance before recent changes
Great integration with other extensions like Speed Dial

Cons

Transitioned to a paid model with frequent pop-ups for purchase
Accused of being adware after years of being free
Now requires permissions for copy and paste, causing concerns among users
Performance issues reported after updates, including slow loading times
Incompatibility with some browser features after updates

Most mentioned

Annoying pop-ups asking for payment
Frustration over the transition from free to paid
Appreciation for the functionality before the changes
Requests for improved customization options
Concerns regarding permissions and potential future misuse

Recent reviews

I liked it much, much more when it didn't require copy & paste permission. I can't read the code but even if it's now harmful, once the permission is granted the developer could always change its behaviour in any future update. What a shame, I found it very useful. Please remove c&p requirement!

Sergio Lanzone, 2023-09-26

Really helps to get new default tab in opera! Thank you man! I wanted that bonjour thing but couldn't find how.

Charaf Bokhabrine, 2023-09-23

Helps me use the new tab I want more reliably on opera. Does this addon really need access to copy and paste permissions when it just redirects? hopefully not & I would like to know...

Jessi “Jela Miraj” Cady, 2023-07-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab Start Page is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install New Tab Start Page if you trust the publisher.