Show Apps in new tab

Show Apps in new tab

This extension shows the apps overview when opening a new tab in Chrome.

What is Show Apps in new tab?
'Show Apps in new tab' is a handy Chrome extension that reinstates the display of the app overview previously removed on Chrome version 29. When you open a new tab, you are presented with an overview of your apps. This extension also automatically selects URL, a highly requested feature by users. Compatible with Chrome version 84 and above.
Stats
Users: 50,000+
Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-11-07)
Creation date: 2015-01-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 28.96K
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Summary

Make sure to use Chrome version 84+ with this extension, otherwise the automatic selection of the locationbar text doesn't work.

Since Google updated Chrome to version 29, the App overview is no longer shown, when opening a new tab. This extension restores that behaviour to the way it was.

Tip: the keyboard shortcut CTRL+L (Windows/Linux) or CMD+L (macOS) highlights the URL.

v.3.0.0

  • Upgraded to manifest V3. The rest of the extension code is exactly the same as version 2.1.0. Please bear in mind that the display of the apps is handled by internal Chrome code. This means that this extension has no influence over how that looks.
  • Fixed a bug so that the address bar is highlighted again

v.2.1.0 This is the same as v.1.1.0, back by popular demand

v.2.0.0 Removed for now

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides a view of all apps in one place on a new tab which users find convenient.
  • Hides the default thumbnail boxes allowing users to enjoy their Chrome theme.
  • Simple and does exactly what it promises by displaying the app view on a new tab.
Cons
  • Doesn't work after certain Chrome updates due to removal of necessary flags.
  • Some users report high CPU usage, suspecting it could be mining bitcoins or just inefficient code.
  • Introduced unwanted ads into Google search for at least one user, leading to its removal.
  • Errors reported where it doesn't work or leads to a 'site can't be reached' page.
Most mentioned
  • Stopped functioning correctly with new versions of Chrome.
  • Simple and effective at what it is designed to do when it works.
  • Can be quite resource-heavy, possibly impacting computer performance.
Recent reviews
It did not work and opened as an error page
by A Google user, 2017-12-30

Simple and perfect. Simples e perfeita.
by Helen Fernanda Helen Fernanda, 2015-05-11

eu adorei simplismente perfeitro!!!!
by Yasmin Maria Yasmin Maria, 2015-02-16
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Safety
Risk impact

Show Apps in new tab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Show Apps in new tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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