Pixelate

Reduce visual noise by making all tab icons to follow the same style.

Pixelate - Simplify browser tab icons

Pixelate is a Chrome extension that simplifies all browser tab icons, reducing visual noise and creating a cohesive visual style. Inspired by American portrait painter Chuck Close, Pixelate offers a unique browsing experience. Try it with the Minimal White theme and contribute to its open-source development on GitHub.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 36
3
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2017-06-01)
Creation date: 2017-06-01
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • storage
Size: 48.90K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 93,587 ▲ 1,065
Other rankings
#6215 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 77

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

cool extension really creative!
by Andrew Starodubtsev, 2019-05-03
Using it for 3 days. Tabs icons now look consistent
by Alex, 2018-09-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Pixelate requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Pixelate. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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