Xbox New Tab

Xbox New Tab

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

What is Xbox New Tab?
'Xbox New Tab' is a Microsoft's official Chrome extension that transforms your browser into an Xbox hub. It keeps you updated with the latest Xbox news, trending videos, exclusive HD wallpapers on every new tab. The extension also offers quick links to Xbox content on social platforms. Additionally, it enables you to earn Microsoft Rewards points through web searches that can be redeemed for Xbox gift cards and Game Pass subscriptions.
Stats
Rating: 3.87 (46)
Version: 0.0.0.27 (Last updated: 2024-03-26)
Creation date: 2020-06-19
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low 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
Stats date:

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Xbox New Tab
Xbox New Tab (v0.0.0.18)
3.90 (125) 177,594+
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Summary
Analyze keywords

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

• Latest news and trending videos • 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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Access to Microsoft Rewards points tab
  • Licensed Xbox backgrounds
  • Easier access to Xbox related content
Cons
  • Default search engine changed to Bing
  • Limited customization options
  • Issues with missing images and inactive elements
Most mentioned
  • Bing as default search engine
  • Access to Microsoft Rewards points tab
  • Licensed Xbox backgrounds
Recent reviews
Es una basura. No sincroniza con tu cuenta de xbox, sincroniza con Microsoft. Es basicamente un navegador de Bing con un fondo de pantalla que dice Xbox. No te sincroniza tus puntos, no te deja cambiar rewards de Xbox, nada.
by Gustavo Sanchez Gustavo Sanchez, 2022-08-10

The extension is great. Only downside is NO bookmarks bar on new tabs page. Please fix that. Chrome and Edge by default show the bookmarks bar on new tabs. Not having that is a huge inconvenience...
by chrisus246 chrisus246, 2022-04-16

Beaucoup d'image qui n'apparaisse pas, des absences d'icônes, des .js inactif.
by Aske Production Aske Production, 2022-01-23
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Safety
Risk impact

Xbox New Tab 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 Xbox New Tab if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Xbox New Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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