New Tab Changer

Load a custom web page or url in a new tab. Fast, light, and easy to use.

New Tab Changer - Custom New Tab URL Extension

"New Tab Changer" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by allowing you to set a specific URL or local file to open in every new tab. Whether you want quick access to your email, a search engine, or a favorite website, this tool makes it possible. It's lightweight, supports Incognito mode, offers URL bar auto-focus, and provides advanced tab usage statistics. Ideal for streamlining your online workflow.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.dummysoftware.com

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.35

(66)

Version: 2.3 (Last updated: 2024-01-08)

Creation date: 2016-03-10

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
storage
browsingData

Host permissions:

http://www.dummysoftware.com/*
https://www.dummysoftware.com/*

Size: 108.54K

Email: so*****@dummysoftware.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,885 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#10386 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 128

#26 in new tab keyword 49 ▲ 7

#60 in new tabs keyword 48 ▲ 8

#68 in setup keyword 32 ▲ 6

#131 in bing keyword 77 ▲ 8

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

New Tab Changer (v2.3)

96,158+ 4.50

(35)

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Fast loading of new tabs
Simple and easy to use
Auto focuses on the address bar after redirect
Allows setting a custom URL easily
Works better than alternatives like 'New Tab Redirect'

Cons

Issues with auto-selecting the entire URL in the address bar
Requires permissions that raise concerns among users
Does not work in incognito mode as intended
Defaulted back to the original new tab page for some users

Most mentioned

The extension is faster than competitors
Concerns about permissions required
Not auto-selecting URL in the address bar
Initial functionality issues in incognito mode

User reviews

For some reason, this extension now requires access to dummysoftware's website. I suggest to uninstall

Christopher Demicoli, 2024-01-10

Did not work at all. New tab is still defaulting to Chrome://newtab

P Spencer, 2023-11-26

Thanks for fixing Chrome. Why is this not a vanilla option in Chrome?

D C, 2021-07-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Tab Changer 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 New Tab Changer. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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