XP Newtab icon

XP Newtab

by Etesam Ansari · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

A new tab extension that is in the style of Windows XP.

Users
3,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.7 / 5
+0.01 in 30 days
Ratings
217
+10 in 30 days
Store rank
#16K
#14K among extensions
Version
1.2.4
updated 6 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
3001,6503,000Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
10114217Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 217 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 XP Newtab

This extension displays a Windows XP styled customizable page when a new tab is opened. You can create multiple windows & icons. There can be search bars, videos, text, and more inside of each window. ✨ NEW: * Added support for using local files for images * Fixed bug with youtube videos not loading The project is open source and can be found here: https://github.com/Etesam913/xp-newtab/ This extension is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Microsoft, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%+10.00
30 days0+0.0%+10+0.01
6 months0+0.0%+32+0.01
1 year+1,000+50.0%+65−0.02

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where XP Newtab appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
windows#41−2

Version history

11 versions recorded
1.2.46 Sep 2026
1.2.39 Feb 2026
1.2.217 Jun 2024
1.2.123 Jul 2023
1.2.023 Dec 2022
1.1.025 Sep 2022
1.0.917 Jul 2022
1.0.711 Jul 2022

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
5 May 2021
Size
960 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ncfmlogaelpnniflgipmnnglhfiifkke

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
unlimitedStoragedeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*

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