# Sip Startpage > A highly customizable new tab page with a variety of themes, categorized links and helpful widgets. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/sip](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sip) ## Overview - **ID:** `sip` - **Platform:** Firefox - **Type:** Firefox add-on - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** bgibson72 - **Category:** search-tools,bookmarks,tabs - **Daily users:** 60 - **Weekly downloads:** 7 - **Rating:** 4.86 / 5 (7 ratings) - **Version:** 1.6.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-05-04 - **First published:** 2025-11-28 - **Size:** 3.10 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sip/) - **Website:** [https://github.com/bgibson72/sip-startpage](https://github.com/bgibson72/sip-startpage) - **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sip/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sip/privacy/) ## Description ☕ Sip - Your Cozy New Tab Page Transform your browser's new tab into a beautiful, personalized workspace with Sip. Featuring stunning color themes, glassmorphism effects, and intelligent customization, Sip makes every new tab a delightful experience. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Desktop Firefox Only • This extension requires the "New Tab Override" API • Firefox Android does not support this API • The extension works perfectly on desktop Firefox • Mobile browsers can access index.html directly as a bookmark/homepage 🎉 WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.5.5 🔧 Compatibility & Bug Fixes • Removed non-functional Android extension support • Updated description to clarify desktop-only compatibility • Content Security Policy optimization for reliable CDN resource loading • All desktop features working perfectly 📱 Mobile Icon Mode (v1.5.2) • New mobile-only feature to display links as icons only (hide labels) • 4-column grid layout with larger 2rem icons • Perfect for saving screen space on mobile devices • Toggle between "With Labels" and "Icons Only" modes 🐛 Bug Fixes • Fixed export settings missing 11 configuration options • All settings now properly preserved in backups (preferredColumns, density, iconOnlyMode, customColors, background settings, and more) • Complete backup/restore functionality 🎉 VERSION 1.5.1 FEATURES ⚙️ New Customization Options • Search Bar visibility toggle - Show or hide the search bar to maximize space • Preferred Grid Columns setting - Choose between Auto, 1, 2, 3, or 4 columns for your link categories • Better control over your workspace layout • All settings persist across browser sessions 📦 VERSION 1.5.0 FEATURES 📱 Mobile Interface • Floating Action Button (FAB) for easy settings access • Touch-optimized interface with proper touch targets • Responsive settings modal that adapts to mobile screens • Mobile-first defaults for optimal experience • Clean search with engine indicators • Smooth touch feedback and performance 🔍 Kagi Search Engine • Now supports 10 search providers including the new Kagi search engine ✨ KEY FEATURES Beautiful Design • 9 stunning color schemes (Catppuccin, Nord, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night, Dracula, Solarized, Kanagawa, Ayu, Monochrome) • Light & Dark modes for every theme (18 total combinations) • Modern glassmorphism UI with ambient glow effects • Smooth animations and responsive layout Smart Search • Integrated search with your default engine • Quick switching between 10 search providers • Keyboard shortcuts for lightning-fast navigation Personalization • Dynamic time-based greetings with beautiful icons • Real-time weather integration • Click clock to toggle 12h/24h format • Optional seconds display • Customizable quick links (up to 8 categories, 10 links each) • Social links integration with 10 platforms • Customizable footer layout • Bookmark Import Wizard for easy migration • Backup & Restore functionality Productivity • Organize sites in customizable categories • Link behavior control (same window, new tab, or new window) • Built-in help system • Keyboard shortcuts with optional hint overlays • Fully mobile responsive with touch-optimized interface • All settings persist locally Privacy First • No data collection or tracking • All preferences stored locally on your device • Open source and transparent • No remote servers (except optional OpenWeather API) 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Developers who want quick access to GitHub and dev tools • Anyone who values beautiful, functional design • Users who want a personalized browsing experience • Privacy-conscious individuals • Mobile and desktop users alike ## Rankings - #14,901 — Overall - #12 — live start page - #12 — start page - #36 — variety - #108 — widget - #190 — web page ## Safety - **Risk impact:** Low risk impact - **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood ### Analysis details - Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience. - This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe. > Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. 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