New Google Tab

Get Google back as your new tab page.
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The New Google Tab Chrome extension allows users to restore Google as their default new tab page. Once installed, every time you open a new tab in Chrome, you'll be greeted with Google's clean and familiar search interface, making it easier and faster to start your browsing tasks. This extension is perfect for users who prefer Google's search page as their starting point and want a seamless browsing experience without distractions.

With New Google Tab, enjoy a simple and efficient way to get back to the Google homepage instantly from any new tab, saving time and enhancing productivity. The extension is lightweight and easy to install, ensuring a smooth user experience without affecting browser performance.

Manifest V2 Add-on Overrides new tab Productivity Utilities
By:
fridlev
Users:
396,190 63
Rating:
4.70
(153) 1 new ratings
Version:
1.1 Last updated: 2020-01-28
Creation date:
2020-01-28
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Size:
84.03K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Edge Add-on Store
Updated:
15 hours ago

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# 214 ▼ 23
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User reviews

Users mostly praise the New Google Tab extension for reliably replacing Edge's Bing new tab page with Google, providing a clean and distraction-free experience. It simplifies a process that otherwise requires manual tweaks and helps users regain browser control. However, some complain that it lacks Chrome's native shortcuts, has had outdated Google URLs, and faces interference from Microsoft prompting to disable it or reverting to Bing. A few mention suspicious redirect behavior, but overall it continues to work well despite no recent updates.
Pros
  • Effectively replaces Edge's default Bing new tab page with Google, which many users appreciate.
  • Simple and easy solution to change the new tab page without complicated manual steps.
  • Provides a distraction-free environment by removing MSN/tabloid content.
  • Compatible and continues to function well despite lack of recent updates.
  • Allows users to regain control over their browsing experience away from Microsoft's enforced Bing and AI features.
Cons
  • Lacks some features from standard Chrome new tab page, such as shortcuts under the search bar.
  • Google address may have been outdated causing errors for some users.
  • Microsoft Edge sometimes prompts users to disable the extension or forcibly resets to Bing, causing inconvenience.
  • Reported occasional redirect issues to alternative search engines like "MaxAsk.com," raising concerns about extension behavior.
Recent reviews
Works perfectly, but it is unbelievable that it is even required.
by Jo*****, 2025-06-11
The Microsoft Homepage is utter, unwelcome trash. The news stories are a holy mess of B.S. and WHY am I earning advertising money for Microsoft every time I open their MSN **** in a new tab? No, Microsoft, just NO.
by Av*****, 2025-06-11
thank you, bro 你救了我的新分頁
by *****, 2025-06-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

New Google Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
Risk likelihood

New Google Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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