New Tab Homepage

A very simple tabbed browsing extension that loads your homepage when you open a new tab. If you have multiple homepages, the first is chosen.
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New Tab Homepage is a minimalist Firefox extension designed to load your homepage every time you open a new tab. If you have multiple homepages set up, it automatically selects the first one. This extension offers a lightweight and focused solution for users who want quick access to their homepage without additional tab management features.

Unlike more complex tools like Tab Mix, Tabbrowser Preferences, or Tabbrowser Extensions, New Tab Homepage concentrates solely on this functionality, making it easy to install and use. Please note that if you are already using other tabbed browsing extensions, this add-on may not work properly due to overlapping features. For Firefox 57+ users, there's a known cursor placement issue when opening a new tab, which is currently being addressed by Mozilla's bug tracking system.

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By:
Ben Basson
Daily users:
26,469+ 338
Rating:
3.94
(210)
Version:
0.6.3resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5725956
Creation date:
2005-05-26
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • browserSettings
  • history
  • <all_urls>
Size:
10.40K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 442 ▼ 1
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User reviews

Users appreciate New Tab Homepage for restoring the removed ability to open the homepage as the new tab page in Firefox, praising its simplicity and immediate functionality. However, several users criticize the add-on for requiring excessive permissions, reloading the start page every time without caching, and not auto-selecting URL on new tabs, adding extra steps. Additionally, it became incompatible with Firefox Developer edition after a certain update. Overall, the extension effectively fills a desired gap but may have privacy and usability concerns.
Pros
  • Allows setting the homepage as the new tab page, a feature removed from Firefox.
  • Simple and effective to use.
  • Works immediately without complex setup.
  • Provides a useful workaround after Firefox removed the 'browser.newtab.url' flag.
Cons
  • Requires excessive permissions, collecting unnecessary private data.
  • Does not cache the start page, causing it to reload over the network every time.
  • Sometimes does not select URL automatically on new tab, requiring extra steps.
  • Became incompatible with Firefox Developer edition after version 0.6.3resigned1 update.
Recent reviews
by ggg, 2025-05-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab Homepage requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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 Homepage has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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