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.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.83
(47)
Version: 0.0.0.28 (Last updated: 2024-07-06)
Creation date: 2020-06-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • cookies
  • management
  • notifications
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*.bing.com/*
  • https://*.microsoft.com/*
  • https://*.msn.com/*
Size: 2.06M

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Xbox New Tab (v0.0.0.20)
3.90 (120) 160,399+
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Extension summary

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The action doesn't stop there. You'll get:

• Exclusive HD wallpapers on your new tab • Quick links to Xbox content on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more • Notifications with the latest updates from Xbox • Visual Search lets you search the web using an image instead of text

You can earn and redeem Microsoft Rewards points for Xbox gift cards, Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, and more – simply by searching the web.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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.
by Dan Worth, 2020-03-16

I like it.
by 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.
by 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 likelihood

Xbox New Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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