Custom New Tab URL

Name: Custom New Tab URL
Rating: 4.376146788990826 (109 reviews)
Author: publisher

Customize the new tab URL.

Custom New Tab URL Extension

Want to change the default Chrome New Tab Page? With the Custom New Tab URL extension, you can effortlessly redirect your new tabs to any URL or local file path.

This lightweight and easy-to-use extension is perfect for those looking for a personalized browsing experience. Simply set your desired URL in the options page, and each new tab will open your preferred page instead of the standard search bar and browsing history. Additionally, you can enhance your browsing experience with dark mode by enabling the Chrome built-in flag. Note: Chrome Version 118.0.5993.71 or later requires you to enable "Allow access to file URLs" to set a local file as the new tab URL. Enjoy the flexibility of custom tabs today!

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By: publisher

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.38

(109)

Version: 1.1.5 (Last updated: 2023-10-18)

Creation date: 2018-12-05

Risk:

Permissions:

storage

Size: 82.11K

Email: gs*****@oeg.com.br

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: 17 hours ago

Ranking

# 4,439 ▲ 365

Other rankings

#2902 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4

#13 in new tab keyword 49 ▲ 1

#31 in new tabs keyword 48 ▼ 6

#123 in options keyword 19 ▼ 5

#131 in flag keyword 26 ▼ 7

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User reviews

Pros

Easy to setup and effective
Works with extension URLs
Customizable new tab URL functionality
Does not refresh and delete typed URLs
Straightforward and simple to use

Cons

Frequently disabled by Chrome without user consent
Inability to set certain popular sites (like Google) as new tab
Pop-up notifications when trying to change new tab settings
2-second delay when opening a new tab
Some users had issues with local file paths not working

Most mentioned

Works as advertised
Easy to use
Issues with Chrome blocking or disabling the extension
Frustrations with setting certain URLs
Desire for features like focusing on address bar or empty URL bar

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

Работает.

Алексей, 2025-02-17

I tried setting the URL to: chrome-extension://edacconmaakjimmfgnblocblbcdcpbko/session-buddy.html ... and got a "This page has been blocked by Chrome" error page

Stefan Monov, 2025-02-16

Works for one day, then gets turn off by Chrome for some reason. Happens over and over again. BOOOOOOOO

Matt Duckworth, 2025-02-15

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Custom New Tab URL requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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