News HomePage

This extension sets Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page.

Set Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page

News HomePage is a Chrome extension that allows you to set Yahoo.com as your homepage and new tab page. It provides up-to-the-minute news and enhances your browsing experience by delivering must-read stories.

Extension stats

Users: 9,292+
Rating: 4.78
(9)
Version: 1.20.310.1524 (Last updated: 2020-03-16)
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • *://*.homepagestart-svc.org/*
  • cookies
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 44.51K
Price: Free
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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User reviews

I love Yahoo as our Homepage. It gives us up to date news coverage on the topics we are interested in.
by Barbara Kandel, 2020-10-21

I can't get it to stick in Chrome
by Martin Holleran, 2020-09-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

News HomePage requires a few 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of News HomePage. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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