Dark New Tab

A minimalistic grey new tab page for Google Chrome. No external network requests. No analytics. No tracking. No bullshit.

Dark New Tab - An Efficient, Minimalistic New Tab Page for Chrome

Dark New Tab is a Chrome extension that replaces the default new tab page with a black-to-grey gradient background, curtailing distractions inherent in the original design. With no extra network requests or unnecessary images, it uses less system resources, promising speedy load times and improved privacy. Dark NewTab provides a comfort for eyes which are often struggled with the stark white screen. Perfect match with popular dark themes, it has a user-friendly design for better, undisturbed web browsing.

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Extension stats

By: https://dandydanny.org

Users: 9,000+

Rating: 4.68

(68)

Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2021-02-15)

Creation date: 2019-09-20

Size: 101.58K

Email: da*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 10,297 ▲ 49

Other rankings

#675 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5 #44 in new tabs keyword 48 ▼ 4 #46 in new tab keyword 49 ▼ 2 #55 in dark keyword 91 #190 in visited sites keyword 12 ▼ 15

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Visually appealing design with a clean, minimalistic black background.
Does not collect extra data, prioritizing user privacy.
Perfect for users seeking a dark mode option to avoid bright screens, particularly at night.
Simple and efficient, significantly reducing resource usage compared to the default Chrome new tab.
The subtle fade animation is appreciated by some users.

Cons

Some users wish to disable the fade animation for a more straightforward black page.
Lacks bookmarks and shortcuts, which may inconvenience users who rely on quick access to favorite sites.
A few users noted the color transition can be too lengthy, detracting from the minimalistic experience.

Most mentioned

Desire for a completely black and simple new tab without animations.
Appreciation of the dark theme for reducing eye strain and avoiding bright flashes.
Preference for a clean interface without extra features, showing support for minimalism.

User reviews

Manifest v3 support?

coshvji cujmlqef, 2025-02-27

beautiful. Well done.

Gabriel Davis, 2024-02-03

Thank you for not making the new tab page "completely empty with nothing on it at all except for buttons which let you send the creator money", unlike a certain other extension.

marller alice, 2023-12-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Dark New Tab 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Dark New Tab. Use it at your own risk.

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