New Tab by Yahoo
This Add-on brings a fresh look to your new tab page, powered by Yahoo. It also provides default Yahoo experience for search and homepage.
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- By:
- Yahoo!
- Version:
- 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-05-14)
- Version code:
- 5024676
- Creation date:
- 2015-05-22
- Permissions:
- topSites
- bookmarks
- *://*.yahoo.com/
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- cookies
- Size:
- 1.32M
- URLs:
- Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- 12 hours ago
User reviews
Users appreciate the add-on's clean and minimalistic design, noting it functions well initially. However, a common issue is the white screen flash upon opening new tabs, which diminishes user experience. Additionally, concerns about the add-on being obsolete were mentioned, suggesting it may not be actively maintained.
Pros
- The add-on has a beautiful and minimalistic design.
- Users find it clean and functioning well so far.
Cons
- There is a noticeable white screen flash for a fraction of a second when opening a new tab, which can be annoying.
- One review mentions the add-on is obsolete, implying lack of updates or support.
Recent reviews
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-03-29
by 敬念法轮大法好远离疫情, 2025-02-15
by Firefox user 14620358, 2024-02-29
Extension safety
Risk impact
New Tab by Yahoo requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
New Tab by Yahoo has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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