new-tab-url

Name: new-tab-url
Rating: 2.7143 (7 reviews)
Author: comnom

Set a custom URL for the new tab page. Very simple. Uses the tabs and storage permissions. Open source under GNU GPLv3. Source here: https://github.com/comnom/new-tab-url

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The New Tab URL Chrome extension allows users to set a custom URL for their new tab page, providing a personalized browsing experience. This lightweight and straightforward tool uses browser tabs and storage permissions to save and apply your preferred new tab address. It's open source under the GNU GPLv3 license, ensuring transparency and community-driven development. Source code and contributions are available on GitHub here. This extension is perfect for users seeking simplicity and customization without unnecessary features or complexity.

Add-on Productivity Utilities Open Source

By:

comnom

Daily users:

164 3

Rating:

2.71

(7)

Version:

0.3.2 Last updated: 2020-10-08

Version code:

5112695

Creation date:

2017-11-15

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size:

11.88KB

URLs:

Website

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-14

Ranking

# 8,027 ▲ 83

Other rankings

#41 in new tab keyword 48

#98 in new tabs keyword 45 ▲ 1

#99 in news keyword 27 ▲ 4

#150 in permissions keyword 8 ▲ 1

#192 in permission keyword 13 ▲ 1

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User reviews

by 全民*****, 2025-03-29

by 全民*****, 2025-02-25

не пашет нихера

by He*****, 2023-01-14

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new-tab-url requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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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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new-tab-url is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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