Show Apps in new tab
This extension shows the apps overview when opening a new tab in Chrome.
Show Apps in New Tab - Chrome Extension
'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.
Extension stats
Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
Permissions:
- tabs
Size: 28.96K
Email: bw*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
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Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Used to be great for restoring app access in new tabs
- Displays apps in one place when opening a new tab
- Removes the eight thumbnails that Chrome displays by default
- Simple and easy to use
- Allows customization of the new tab appearance
Cons
- Completely broken after recent Chrome updates
- Does not work properly on extended monitors
- Injects ads into Google searches
- High resource usage causing performance issues
- Only works intermittently or not at all
Most mentioned
- Stopped working after recent Chrome updates
- Displays error messages instead of apps
- Ads being injected into searches
- Functionality issues on multiple devices
- User dissatisfaction with new design changes
User reviews
amwaseem28gmail.com
by 
m waseem ail, 2023-07-04
m waseem ail, 2023-07-04Used to be great, but the new design is MUCH worse
by 
Otto Meyer zu Schwabedissen, 2023-06-23
Otto Meyer zu Schwabedissen, 2023-06-23Installed this on many of my computers
by 
Olga H, 2023-05-03
Olga H, 2023-05-03Extension safety
Risk impact
Show Apps in new tab 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
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Risk likelihood analysis details
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