Atlas Obscura Tabs

Discover a hidden wonder with each new tab.

Atlas Obscura Tabs - A Wondrous World With Each Tab

Atlas Obscura Tabs is a captivating browser extension for Chrome that takes you on a global journey with each new tab. With a single click, it offers you a glimpse of a unique sight from Atlas Obscura's vast database of nearly 20,000 individual and distinctive places. Click on an image to learn more or explore their comprehensive destination guide to plan your next adventure.
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Extension stats

Rating: 4.83
(18)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2019-12-18)
Creation date: 2019-12-18
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://atlasobscura.com/*
  • https://www.atlasobscura.com/*
  • http://www.atlasobscura.com/*
Size: 153.60K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Atlas Obscura Tabs displays a photo of a hidden wonder from around the world with each new tab. Click into each photo to learn more about the place or explore Atlas Obscura's destination guide to start planning your next vacation. Entries from Atlas Obscura's database of almost 20,000 unique and unusual places are constantly being added, so the daily dose of wonder will never run out.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Beautiful images and information about places
  • Encourages travel and exploration
  • Makes opening new tabs an enjoyable experience
  • Provides a mental health boost during mundane tasks
  • Offers quick doses of discovery
Cons
  • Concerns over technology taking over jobs
Most mentioned
  • Makes users want to travel
  • Beautiful photography
  • Provides interesting information
  • Transforms the experience of opening new tabs
User reviews
Beautiful images (and some nice info) of beautiful places all over the world. It makes me wanna travel all the time to visit all the places presented by this extension. 🤩
by Zsuzsanna Vári, 2022-07-30

I have thoroughly enjoyed discovering new and amazing things with every new tab. This has been particularly great during the pandemic when "travel" has been reduced to trips to the grocery store.
by Casey Peel, 2020-09-01

In the world of this pandemic, this extension is breath of fresh air, many thanks!
by Andrew Romanyshyn, 2020-04-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Atlas Obscura Tabs requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Atlas Obscura Tabs has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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