Custom New Tab URL

by gsommer@oeg.com.br

Utilities new-tab customize url productivity lightweight easy-to-use chrome settings

Quick Look

Replaces Chrome's default new tab page with a custom URL of your choice, including local files.

AI Overview

Who is this for?

Users who want to personalize their browsing experience by setting a specific page as their new tab.

Key Features

→ Set custom URL or local file as new tab
→ Lightweight and easy to use
→ Overrides default Chrome New Tab Page
→ Requires enabling 'Allow access to file URLs' for local files on newer Chrome versions

Reviews Analysis

Overall Sentiment

Mostly Positive

Users appreciate the extension's core functionality of customizing the new tab URL, finding it simple and effective, though some encounter minor setup issues with local files.

Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.

What Users Love

✓ Effectively changes the new tab URL to a custom page or local file.
✓ Lightweight and does not impact browser performance.
✓ Simple to configure and use.

Points to Consider

× Requires extra steps ('Allow access to file URLs') for local files on recent Chrome versions, which can be confusing for some users.
× Limited to simply changing the URL and offers no other new tab page customization.

Official Description

From the Developer

Customize the new tab URL.

Chrome doesn't allow you to configure a new tab URL. It always opens its New Tab Page with a search bar and some browsing history.

With this extension, you can use the options page to store a link to a page or even a path to a local file that will be loaded when a new tab is created. It is very lightweight and easy to use!

For people who prefer dark mode, try enabling the following Chrome builtin flag: chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark

ATTENTION: Since Chrome Version 118.0.5993.71, setting the new tab to a local file requires to turn the "Allow access to file URLs" option in the extension management page. Open the Manage Extension page, find the Custom New Tab URL extension and click the Details button, then find the option "Allow access to file URLs" and turn it on.

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