start.xyz - Video Backgrounds

Get beautiful video (and image) backgrounds on your New Page Tab.
What is start.xyz - Video Backgrounds?
start.xyz - Video Backgrounds is a Chrome extension developed by StartXYZ. The extension alters not only your browser's default search engine but also the New Tab URL to start.xyz. This makes it easy for users to access the search field from any new tab that they open. The extension also provides unique HD video backgrounds based on users' selected categories or interests, further enhancing the browsing experience. All requests to this extension abide by the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use of start.xyz.

Extension stats

Users: 709 ▼ -27
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2022-07-23)
Creation date: 2021-04-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 7.74K

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Extension summary

StartXYZ enhancements for web browsers

By installing the "StartXYZ" custom search engine extension you can easily access our search field from every new tab page you open.

The StartXYZ extension changes your Chrome Default Search Engine and your New Tab URL to start.xyz. The New Tab Page offers you free HD video backgrounds based on your chosen interests / categories.

Required permissions for this extension are:

'search_provider' - This permission is needed to change your Default Search Engine. All searches will be redirected to start.xyz. 'json' - This permission is needed to check if you are already using our extension. If so, we do not offer it to you again.

Uninstallation: To uninstall this extension, simply remove it from Chrome within your Extension Settings.

Our Privacy Policy: https://start.xyz/privacy-policy

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Extension safety

Risk impact

start.xyz - Video Backgrounds requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

start.xyz - Video Backgrounds has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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