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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By: Etesam Ansari

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.74

(111)

1 new ratings

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

Creation date: 2021-05-05

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Overrides new tab: Yes

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage

Size: 753.66K

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

Ranking

# 18,506 ▲ 1,017

Other rankings

#4144 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 18 #150 in windows keyword 73 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Android

XP Newtab (v1.2.1)

4.50

(10) 32

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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This extension displays a Windows XP styled customizable page when a new tab is opened. You can create multiple windows & icons. There can be search bars, videos, text, and more inside of each window.

✨ NEW:

Upgraded to manifest-version: 3

• Fixed security vulnerabilities • Refactored much of the codebase • The text component supports markdown • There is a windows 7 theme added

The project is open source and can be found here: https://github.com/Etesam913/xp-newtab/

This extension is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Microsoft, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates.

User reviews

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Pros

Nostalgic experience
Customization options
Smooth performance
User-friendly interface
Multiple Windows themes available

Cons

Limited functionality for Chrome extensions
Some users may desire more features

Most mentioned

Looks like the real Windows XP
Easy to set up shortcuts
Enjoyable visual themes
Great for styling Chromebooks

User reviews

D. Raven (donutraven), 2024-12-19

brings back memories...

John Kim, 2024-12-18

gr8! ive been using it for a few months now and have no problems with it, its suprisingly easy to make a shortcut and it looks just like the real thing; i also really like how you can customize the wallpaper. looks just like the real thing. (´ ∀ ` *)