# mtab

> a simple configurable new tab extension

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/mtab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mtab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `mtab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Max Hu
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance
- **Daily users:** 657
- **Weekly downloads:** 22
- **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (34 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.12.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2024-04-11
- **Size:** 8.65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mtab/)
- **Website:** [https://get-mtab.vercel.app](https://get-mtab.vercel.app/)

## Description

mtab is a fast, privacy-friendly, customizable new tab extension. Start each browsing session with a minimalist, serene page that elevates productivity. Features include a smart search bar, weather, bookmarks, custom wallpapers, a favicon, and flexible styling with custom CSS and fonts. It's built to be lightweight and responsive using vanilla JavaScript for speed.

Why choose mtab? It is open source, privacy-first (no data collection or accounts required), and designed for developers and power users. You can upload your own wallpaper, tweak the layout, and share configurations across devices. It also supports quick sharing of your setup and independent search engine integration, plus open-source friendliness.

## Rankings

- #4,250 — Overall
- #30 — configure
- #137 — new tab
- #155 — forecast

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `bookmarks`

### Host permissions

- `https://duckduckgo.com/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: duckduckgo.com
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise mtab for extensive customization and a visually appealing, easy-to-use start page. The top positives are strong configurability, a clean look, simple setup, and good start-page features, with some noting support for Remix icons. Common requests include more language options and clearer guidance for icon naming. A minority report issues on Zen Browser. Overall, the add-on is viewed as a versatile, attractive solution for start-page customization.

### Pros

- Highly customizable and configurable start page and new tab UI.
- Visually appealing and nice-looking interface.
- Simple to use with easy configuration.
- Strong start page customization capabilities.
- Icon pack support (Remix icon pack).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mtab)