Compare Chrome extensions: Show Apps in new tab vs G App Launcher (Customizer for Google™)

Stats Show Apps in new tab Show Apps in new tab G App Launcher (Customizer for Google™) G App Launcher (Customizer for Google™)
User count 50,000+ 90,000+
Average rating 3.88 3.87
Rating count 674 443
Last updated 2023-11-07 2024-04-15
Size 28.96K 1.39M
Version 3.0.0 28.0.3
Short description
This extension shows the apps overview when opening a new tab in Chrome. The best access to Google™ Services and Websites
Full 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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G App Launcher helps optimize your workflow by letting you open your most commonly-used websites from the browser toolbar. It opens shortcuts in a new tab so you can stay productive your own way.

Easy to access Open the launcher extension from any page with just a click or through a keyboard shortcut.

Packed with more than 1,000 shortcuts Add any Google website to the launcher or create your own shortcut to sites that you visit often. Over 1,000 shortcuts are available, including really obscure websites and action-based shortcuts. You can also add apps from Google Workspace.

Customizable Personalize the launcher with shortcuts of your choice, with many options for layout and appearance. Dark theme is supported.

Integrated Launch shortcuts with the same account as the page you’re currently on. Replace the default Google app launcher with this extension to bring your shortcuts with you on Google websites.

Synced and secure

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