XP Newtab

Name: XP Newtab
Rating: 4.7785714285714285 (140 reviews)
Author: Etesam Ansari

A new tab extension that is in the style of Windows XP.

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XP Newtab brings nostalgic Windows XP styling to your Chrome new tabs with a customizable interface. Open new tabs to discover multiple draggable windows where you can add icons, search bars, videos, text with markdown support, and more. Recently updated to manifest version 3, it includes security enhancements, refactored code, and a new Windows 7 theme option.

This open-source extension allows you to personalize your browsing experience while enjoying classic Windows aesthetics right within Chrome. It is not affiliated with Microsoft. Explore its features and customize your new tab with XP Newtab for a retro yet functional layout.

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Version:

1.2.2 Last updated: 2024-06-17

Creation date:

2021-05-05

Risk:

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage

Size:

736.00KB

Email:

et*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-07

Ranking

# 17,829 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#3792 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1 #124 in windows keyword 48 ▼ 22

Other platforms

XP Newtab (v1.2.1)

37 4.55

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User reviews

Users love the XP Newtab extension for its nostalgic Windows-themed design and extensive customization options that allow adding icons, wallpapers, and embedded videos. It provides a stable and bug-free experience that enhances focus by organizing frequently visited sites. While highly praised for authenticity and ease of use, a notable drawback is incompatibility with the Brave browser, and customization preferences may vary among users.

Pros

Highly customizable with options to add icons, images, and YouTube video windows.
Nostalgic design emulating Windows XP and other classic Windows themes like Windows 7, 98, and 95.
Stable and reliable with no reported bugs or issues after extended use.
Helps with productivity by grouping frequently visited sites on a homepage.
Easy to create shortcuts and customize wallpapers, providing an authentic old Windows experience.

Cons

Does not work on the Brave browser, limiting its compatibility.
Customization options may not suit everyone; the extension might fit some users but not others.

Recent reviews

nostalgic, highly customizable

La*****, 2025-06-29

Cool!

Ro*****, 2025-05-23

super cool!!! you can make a TON of customization and it looks wonderful! :) really love making icons to some html games and ability to add image and youtube video windows :D

St*****, 2025-05-21

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Risk impact

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XP Newtab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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

Risk likelihood

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XP Newtab 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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