New Tab Override - Simple and Light icon

New Tab Override - Simple and Light

Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

A minimal and secure Chrome extension to set a custom URL for the new tab page.

Users
371
+43 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#49K
#41K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 4 Sep 2024

Users

monthly, 2 years
05001,000Sep 2024Oct 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 371 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
012Sep 2024Oct 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2 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 New Tab Override - Simple and Light

Lightweight New Tab Redirect Chrome extension allows users to set a custom URL for their new tab page. Instead of the default Chrome new tab page, users can specify any URL they prefer, and every new tab will automatically redirect to that URL. Features: - Custom New Tab URL: Users can set any URL to be displayed when they open a new tab. - Simple User Interface: The extension provides a straightforward popup interface to enter and save the desired URL. - Automatic Redirection: Once the URL is set, every new tab will redirect to the specified URL. Permissions: This extension is designed with user privacy and security in mind. It requests only the minimal permissions necessary to function: - Storage Permission: Required to save and retrieve the custom new tab URL. It allows the extension to store the URL in Chrome's sync storage, preserving it across browser sessions and syncing across devices if the user is signed into Chrome. Security and Privacy: - No Host Permissions: The extension does not request access to any specific websites, ensuring that it cannot read or modify data on any web pages. - No Unnecessary Permissions: By limiting permissions to only what is essential, the extension minimizes potential security risks and respects user privacy. How It Works: 1. Setting the URL: Users open the extension's popup, enter their desired URL, and click "Save". The URL is validated and stored in Chrome's sync storage. 2. Redirecting New Tabs: When a new tab is opened, the extension retrieves the stored URL and redirects the tab to that URL. If no URL is set, it defaults to "https://google.com".

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−3−0.8%00.00
30 days+43+13.1%00.00
6 months+132+55.2%00.00
1 year+157+73.4%+10.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where New Tab Override - Simple and Light appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
override#16−5
light#68−41
new tabs#89new

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.04 Sep 2024

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
4 Sep 2024
Size
223 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
kirchner.io
Extension ID
jpafcbbaaegimoffpmkadpmjljlpllkc

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 1
Permissions
storage

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