Better New Tab icon

Better New Tab

by sysfiendio · Workflow & Planning
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Simulates: Copy + Open new tab + Paste + Enter.

Users
5
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#245K
#205K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 14 Aug 2023

Users

monthly, 3 years
047Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
001Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Better New Tab

A simple extension that simulates Copy + Open new tab + Paste + Enter. Usage: 1. Select some text 2. Press Shift+T If the selected text starts with http or https it will open up a new tab asuming it's an URL. If not, it will search the selected text in Google.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−16.7%00.00
30 days−1−16.7%00.00
6 months+1+25.0%00.00
1 year+1+25.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.014 Aug 2023

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
14 Aug 2023
Size
233 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
nlekgdmdhnaglelkbibpfcgjakfckanj

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTab

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