# Radial New Tab

> Wallpapers, shortcut grid and folders, web/AI search (ChatGPT/Gemini temp chats), floating search anywhere.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/radial-new-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/radial-new-tab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `radial-new-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Akshay Anu S
- **Category:** search-tools,bookmarks,tabs
- **Daily users:** 26
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2026-01-18
- **Size:** 4.33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/radial-new-tab/)
- **Website:** [https://buildmelon.com](https://buildmelon.com/)

## Description

Radial New Tab replaces the default New Tab page with a fast, modern dashboard built for productivity and customisation.

KEY FEATURES

WALLPAPERS AND APPEARANCE
<ul><li>Choose from preset wallpapers or upload your own</li><li>Adjust fit/position, blur, brightness, zoom, and tint for the perfect look</li></ul>
SHORTCUT GRID (YOUR APPS, YOUR WAY)
<ul><li>Add, edit, and organise shortcuts in a clean grid</li><li>Drag-and-drop to rearrange</li><li>Create folders to group shortcuts and reduce clutter</li><li>Automatic icon fetching plus custom icon support for a polished layout</li></ul>
MULTI-ENGINE SEARCH (WEB + AI)
<ul><li>Search using multiple engines from one place</li><li>Includes AI options like ChatGPT and Gemini</li><li>Temporary chat support for ChatGPT and Gemini (open a fresh temporary session when you want privacy or a clean context)</li></ul>
FLOATING SEARCH (ON ANY WEBPAGE)
<ul><li>Toggle a compact floating search bar with a keyboard shortcut</li><li>Search without leaving your current page (or open results in a new tab)</li></ul>
RIGHT-CLICK SEARCH
<ul><li>Search selected text instantly from the context menu</li></ul>
SETTINGS THAT STICK
<ul><li>Your layout and preferences are saved so your setup stays consistent across sessions</li></ul>
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
<ul><li>Focus New Tab search (works on the New Tab page)</li><li>Toggle Floating Search (works on any website)</li></ul>

## Rankings

- #21,796 — Overall
- #98 — dial
- #112 — radio
- #204 — new tab
- #231 — folders

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `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 was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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