Reviews of Custom New Tab
List of user reviews and ratings for Custom New Tab
Total ratings
4.60
(Rating count:
180)Review summary
Users praise Custom New Tab for providing a simple and effective way to override Microsoft Edge's restrictive default new tab page, enabling personalized URLs and reducing distractions. It is valued for its ease of use and device syncing. However, some common issues include Microsoft Edge disabling the extension by default, occasional failure to open settings, an unpleasant white flash during loading, and inability to set local file URLs. Overall, it is considered an essential and handy extension for users wanting more control over their new tab experience in Edge.
Pros
- Effectively replaces the default Microsoft Edge new tab page, allowing users to set their preferred new tab URL.
- Simple to use and works as advertised, providing convenience and saving time.
- Helps users avoid unwanted Microsoft news or clutter on the new tab page, reducing distractions.
- Supports synchronization of settings across multiple devices.
- Allows launching customized pages like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot directly on new tabs.
Cons
- Microsoft Edge often disables or overrides the extension by default, requiring users to re-enable or restart Edge for proper function.
- The extension sometimes exhibits a white flash or blinking effect before loading the desired new tab page, which some find unpleasant.
- Settings or configuration pages occasionally fail to open when clicking on the extension or its settings.
- Does not support setting local file URLs (file://), limiting use for local dashboards or pages.
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All time rating average:
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| Date | Author | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Leo | | Wow! Finally! So tired of browsers not letting me decide where to go. This works. Plain and simple. Thank you. |
| 2025-04-04 | Kyle | | It's simple and it works |
| 2025-03-31 | Steve | | Microsoft makes it so hard to set the starting tab. There is a Setting, but it doesn't seem to work (Edge always returns to a Microsoft news page). Even after installing this extension Microsoft turns it off by default. But once installed and configured, this extension is a dream! |
| 2025-03-26 | Terry | | works perfect |
| 2025-03-26 | Neptotech | | Only extension that allowed me to run chatgpt every new tab |
| 2024-12-08 | Andrew | | Does what it says. |
| 2024-11-28 | Mike | | Great, I use it to redirect new tabs to the MS Copilot webpage. It's convenient and saves time. Thank you. |
| 2024-11-17 | Michael | | Danke, funktioniert super! Eigentlich ein Unding, das MS solche Einstellung nicht hat/Erschwert!! |
| 2024-11-01 | Alex | | It's a good extension and now i can get rid of the stupid microsoft edge new tab with news i'm not even interested on. And i don't know why Microsoft disables it for default if it's not a virus, maybe Microsoft doesn't want you to change your new tab page. And also when i change the new tab page microsoft says ''Is this the changes you expected'' and two buttons saying ''Keep Changes'' and ''Restore Settings'' because they don't want you to change your new tab page |
| 2024-11-01 | peter | | Works as advertised! |
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