Blank new tab with a custom solid background color and optional pinned Home tab.
Users
33
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#125K
#104K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 23 Aug 2025
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:33 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 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 Minimal New Tab
Minimal New Tab - A Splash of Color for Your Browser
Transform your new tab page into a clean, beautiful, and personal space. Minimal New Tab replaces your default new tab page with a solid color of your choice, creating a simple and elegant browsing experience.
Features
- Choose Your Perfect Color: Use the built-in color picker or the eyedropper tool to select any color you can imagine. Match your browser to your mood, your wallpaper, or your browser's theme.
- Subtle Gradient Effects: Add a touch of style with an adjustable radial gradient. You can control the intensity to create a look that's perfect for you, from a barely-there shimmer to a more noticeable glow.
- Persistent Home Tab: Never lose your starting point. Enable the optional "Persistent Home" tab, which stays pinned and will automatically reopen if you accidentally close it.
- Lightweight and Fast: No clutter, no unnecessary features. Minimal New Tab is designed to be fast and efficient, so it won't slow down your browser.
- Syncs Across Your Devices: Your settings are automatically synced across all your Chrome browsers, so you'll have a consistent look and feel everywhere.
Minimal New Tab is the perfect choice for anyone who appreciates simplicity, elegance, and a personalized touch.
How to Use
1. Click the extension icon in your browser's toolbar.
2. Select a color using the color picker, or use the eyedropper tool to pick a color from anywhere on your screen.
3. Adjust the gradient slider to your liking.
4. Optionally, enable the Persistent Home tab to keep a pinned tab always available!
Your new tab page will instantly update with your new settings.