# New Tab Google

> Open Google.com homepage in a new tab

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/new-tab-google](https://chrome-stats.com/d/new-tab-google)

## Overview

- **ID:** `new-tab-google`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maweryck
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 661
- **Weekly downloads:** 36
- **Rating:** 3.53 / 5 (19 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-10-08
- **Size:** 52 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/new-tab-google/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #4,210 — Overall
- #32 — new tab
- #33 — google docs
- #34 — google keep
- #38 — google maps
- #71 — new tabs

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/new-tab-google)