# PlankTab - New Tab

> New Tab page with animated background and the weather forecast. With this beautiful abstract animation you will be always glad to open a new tab. Also you can check the weather in your location with hourly and 4 day forecast.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/planktab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/planktab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `planktab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alex
- **Category:** appearance,other,tabs
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.6resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-05-15
- **Size:** 635 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/planktab/)
- **Website:** [http://planktab.com](http://planktab.com/)

## Description

PlankTab - New Tab is a Firefox add-on that enhances your browsing and search experience by providing a beautiful abstract animation and weather forecast in your new tab. With hourly and 4-day forecast, you can always stay updated with the weather conditions in your location. Get a unique look for your new tab and homepage.

## Rankings

- #130,867 — Overall
- #210 — forecast

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension website URL may be invalid

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/planktab)