New Tab Google

Name: New Tab Google
Rating: 3.4 (20 reviews)
Author: Maweryck

By: Maweryck

Open Google.com homepage in a new tab

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The New Tab Google Chrome extension provides a seamless browsing experience by automatically opening the Google.com homepage every time you open a new tab. This tool is designed for users who prefer quick and direct access to Google search without any distractions. It replaces the default new tab page with the familiar Google homepage, ensuring you can start your search immediately.

Simple to install and easy to use, New Tab Google is perfect for users who rely on Google as their primary search engine and want to improve their browsing efficiency without changing multiple settings manually. This extension requires no setup and works in the background to enhance your Chrome experience.

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By:: Maweryck
Daily users:: 630
Rating:: 3.40

(20)
Version:: 1.2resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:: 5729015
Creation date:: 2017-10-08
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 51.91KB
Source:: Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-20

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Ranking

# 4,023 ▼ 14

Other rankings

#35 in new tab keyword 48

#37 in google docs keyword 53

#37 in google tasks keyword 39

#38 in google keep keyword 44

#40 in google maps keyword 21

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User reviews

Users appreciate that the add-on reliably opens a new tab with Google through its icon and find it simple and useful for quick access. However, multiple users are disappointed that it does not replace the default new tab button or keyboard shortcut, making the separate icon unintuitive. There is a desire for URL customization and better compatibility, particularly with Linux and certain Firefox versions.

Pros

The add-on effectively opens a new tab with Google when clicking its icon.
It is simple, fast, and functional to use.
Helps users who want quick access to Google or need a new tab with Google for Firefox.

Cons

Does not override the default new tab button or Ctrl+T shortcut, requiring a separate icon click.
The separate button can be unintuitive and doesn't meet expectations for users wanting the standard new tab to open Google.
Limited customization such as not allowing changes to Google URL for different countries.
Incompatibility with some Firefox versions and operating systems like Linux was reported.

Recent reviews

by 全民*****, 2025-03-29

by 全民*****, 2025-02-25

If it worked by overriding the normall new tab button it would be great but having a separate button is unintuitive and does not work for most people needs.

by de*****, 2024-09-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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New Tab Google does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

New Tab Google has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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