Xbox New Tab

Stay connected with Xbox in your browser with this official extension from Microsoft.

Xbox New Tab - Official Xbox Chrome Extension

Xbox New Tab is the official Chrome extension from Microsoft that allows you to stay connected with Xbox directly in your browser. You'll get exclusive HD wallpapers, quick links to Xbox content on social media, notifications with the latest updates from Xbox, and the ability to earn and redeem Microsoft Rewards points for Xbox gift cards and subscriptions.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-08-29

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 3.83

(47)

Version: 0.0.0.28 (Last updated: 2024-07-06)

Creation date: 2020-06-19

Permissions:

alarms
cookies
management
notifications
storage

Host permissions:

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

Size: 2.06M

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

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Xbox New Tab (v0.0.0.20)

155,113+ 4.00

(123)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Great Xbox-focused theme for new tabs
Provides access to Microsoft rewards points
Awesome background visuals
Includes Twitch and YouTube features

Cons

Does not synchronize with Xbox accounts, only Microsoft accounts
No bookmarks bar on new tabs page
Issues with opening multiple tabs (Xbox New Tab and about:blank)
Many images and features do not appear or function properly

Most mentioned

No bookmarks bar on new tabs page
Synchronization issues with Xbox account
Problems with multiple tabs opening
Desire for more background schemes and quick link access

User reviews

Note, this extension changes your default experience when opening a new tab, and no longer gives access to the quick links that may otherwise have been visible. Really not sure of the purpose of this extension, I'm removing it.

Dan Worth, 2020-03-16

I like it.

Bibhas Sharma, 2020-03-15

A recent ChromeOS update causes problems with this extensions. Each time a new tab is opened, two tabs are opened instead: 1. Xbox New Tab 2. about:blank Very annoying and frustrating. Another inconvenience: no bookmarks bar on new tabs page.

StevoKiwo, 2024-06-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: bing.com, microsoft.com, msn.com
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