Original home tab

Force the browser to use the default new tab page
What is Original home tab?
Original home tab is a Chrome extension that allows you to override the locked new tab page set by your organization and use Chrome's default page instead. It provides a simple solution for regaining control over your new tab experience.

Extension stats

By: tronds
Users: 49 ▼ -3
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.2.9 (Last updated: 2022-04-26)
Creation date: 2022-04-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 15.41K

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Extension summary

Original home tab

The only reason you will need this extension is if your organization has locked the new tab into a web page and you want Chrome's default page back.

After installing the extension, you will see Chrome's new tab page when you click the plus sign next to the last tab. It is also possible to set Ctrl + T as the keyboard shortcut for the extension, so this will also work when you use the keyboard shortcut. The keyboard shortcut must be set in Chrome settings (chrome://extensions/shortcuts)

Permissions "Tabs" - the extension needs this access to check when a new tab is opened, and to be able to override the web page set by the organization.

User reviews

You are a beautiful soul.
by Jonathan Colmenares, 2024-01-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Original home tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Original home tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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