Simple

Chrome extension that shows the current time and weather on the new tab screen

Simple - A Time and Weather Display Chrome Extension

'Simple' is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to enhance the new tab screen. It replaces the default screen with a straightforward, clean display of the current time and local weather information, sourced from OpenWeatherMap.org. The extension values user privacy with no tracking, no unnecessary permissions, and regular updates including performance improvements for a smoother user experience.
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Extension stats

By: Hattar
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 4.21
(38)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2019-12-22)
Creation date: 2019-12-22
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • geolocation
Size: 113.66K

Other platforms

Simple Soroban (v2.1.4)
4.92 (9,413) 1,161,535+
Not available on Firefox
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4.80 (247) 26,552+
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Extension summary

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Replace new tab screen with current time and weather sourced from OpenWeatherMap.org.

Simple replaces your "New Tab" screen with a new one that shows you the current time and the weather, with no tracking, no unnecessary permissions, no BS.

Update 1.1.0

Added font picker Minor bug fixes and performance improvements Add blinky "new stuff" notification

Update 1.0.12

CSS updates to make the scaling a bit nicer Add 1hr caching to weather querying so we don't get booted from the weather API :)

Update 1.0.11

Previous fix for issue causing defaults to override user settings didn't work in some situations, retrying Allowed clicking off the settings bar to close it so you don't have to hit the X

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Shows weather information, including a 5-day forecast.
  • Visually appealing with a stylish clock display.
  • Makes new tabs look cleaner and more organized.
  • Users find it very useful for daily awareness.
Cons
  • Location settings are buggy and often inaccurate.
  • Weather feature does not work well in Asian countries.
  • Issues with the extension displaying properly on older systems (e.g., Windows XP).
  • There are limited customization options for fonts and the search bar is missing.
Most mentioned
  • Weather functionality
  • Aesthetic design
  • Location accuracy issues
  • Customization limitations
User reviews
It shows me the weather...cool ✔
by John Jaquavious, 2024-05-03

by Lincoln Thorne, 2024-03-27

Good extension but wish it could save bookmarks
by Dhyey Patel, 2024-03-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simple requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Simple has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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