XKCD New Tab

Have a random XKCD Coming everytime you open a New Tab!

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-01-28
By: Anuraag
Users: 12
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2014-09-25)
Creation date: 2014-09-25
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://xkcd.com/*
Size: 34.03K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Turns your new tab page into a random xkcd comic. Source is on Github at: https://github.com/hackathoner/XKCD-New-Tab

User reviews

dope
by Dheeraj Yachamaneni, 2015-04-30

hella dope
by Matthew Bucci, 2014-09-26

Awesome job!
by Ben Stobaugh, 2014-09-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

XKCD New Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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