Displays the news from Wikipedia when you open a new tab.
Users
14
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#169K
#141K among extensions
Version
1.0.4
updated 8 Nov 2024
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:14 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About News in New Tab
"News in New Tab" displays "Topics in the News" from Wikipedia's Current Events page whenever you open a new tab without losing the focus on the URL bar.
You can easily catch up on the latest news at a glance in a beautiful user interface, keeping you informed without interrupting your workflow!
The extension runs entirely within your browser, making requests only to Wikipedia for current event updates.
