Organize bookmarks with a beautiful, customizable new tab speed dial. Grid/list views, themes, search, and presets.
Users
25
−8 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#142K
#119K among extensions
Version
1.4
updated 13 Jul 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:25 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Booksurf - newtab, speeddial
Transform your new tab into a powerful, beautiful command center for your bookmarks.
Booksurf replaces Chrome's default new tab with a fast, customizable speed dial that helps you organize, find, and access your favorite sites in seconds. Whether you're a researcher, student, or productivity enthusiast, Booksurf adapts to your workflow.
KEY FEATURES
Smart Bookmark Management
• Flattens all folders into an intuitive "Booksurf Manager" for quick access
• Drag-and-drop reordering, multi-select, and bulk operations
• Switch between Grid view (visual speed dial) and List view (compact density)
Stunning Customization
• Upload up to 50 background images or choose from CPU-friendly textures (gradients, particles, waves, grid)
• Fine-tune card styling: colors, blur, shadows, corner radius, favicon quality
• Control typography: font family, size, weight, opacity, and link styling
• Apply entry animations (fade, slide, scale, bounce) + hover effects (tilt, glow, pulse)
Presets & Themes
• Instantly apply professionally designed built-in presets
• Save unlimited custom presets with one click
• Export/import presets as portable JSON files to share or backup
Performance-Optimized
• Automatic favicon caching with storage monitoring
• Background images auto-compressed for fast loading
• Texture mode for lightweight, dynamic backgrounds
• Pause slideshow on hover to reduce distraction
Power User Tools
• Real-time search across titles, URLs, and folder names
• Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+Click to open in background, Shift+Click for multi-select
• Import/export bookmark folders as JSON
• Folder dropdown to find folders easily
• Toggle "open in new tab" behavior per click
Flexible Import & Export
• Export any bookmark folder as a portable JSON file to backup or share
• Import JSON files exported from the Booksurf website or other compatible sources
• Guided 5-step visual tutorial inside the extension shows exactly how to import folders from the Booksurf website
• Validate file format automatically: requires `name` + `bookmarks` array with `title`/`url` fields
• One-click download for exports; drag-and-drop or file picker for imports
Privacy-Respecting
• All data stays local in your Chrome storage
• No analytics, no tracking, no external servers
• Host permissions only for fetching favicons (DuckDuckGo, Google)
DESIGNED FOR EVERY WORKFLOW
• Minimalist mode: hide UI elements for distraction-free browsing
• Dark/Light theme toggle with system sync
• Responsive layout that works on any screen size
• Built-in Help & Documentation modal (press ? or click the book icon)
GET STARTED IN SECONDS
1. Install Booksurf
2. Open a new tab to see your speed dial
3. Click the ⚙️ Settings icon to customize
4. Use the 📖 Help modal to explore advanced features
Loved by users who value speed, beauty, and control. Join thousands organizing their web with Booksurf.
📧 Support & Feedback: booksurf@nimbusurf.com