XP Newtab

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

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XP Newtab - Windows XP Styled New Tab Extension

XP Newtab is a Chrome extension that displays a Windows XP styled customizable page when a new tab is opened. Users can create multiple windows, icons, search bars, videos, text, and more inside each window. The project is open source and supports markdown. It also includes a Windows 7 theme.

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Extension stats

By: Etesam Ansari

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.75

(123)

1 new ratings

Version: 1.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-06-17)

Creation date: 2021-05-05

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage

Size: 753.66K

Email: et*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 18,916 ▲ 16

Other rankings

#3812 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 29 #105 in windows keyword 73 ▲ 28

Other platforms

Not available on Android

XP Newtab (v1.2.1)

42 4.55

(11)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Highly customizable with themes like Windows 7 and Windows 98
Nostalgic feel reminiscent of older operating systems
No significant bugs or issues reported by many users
Easy to create shortcuts and customize wallpapers
Enjoyable and fun to use, bringing back memories

Cons

Doesn't work in Brave browser for some users
Some users expressed a desire for more Chrome extension compatibility

Most mentioned

Customizability and themes
Nostalgia factor
Good functionality without bugs
Positive user experience

User reviews

para os fãs do estilo é mt manero de usar.

Kenzops4, 2025-03-07

love the windows 7 theme :D no issues using it!!

matilda, 2025-02-02

very good, it feels like being in 1996 5 stars :)

Intruder (robber maybe), 2025-02-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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