Xbox New Tab

Stay connected with Xbox in your browser with this official extension from Microsoft.

Xbox New Tab - Official Extension from Microsoft

Xbox New Tab is the official extension from Microsoft that allows you to personalize your new tab with Xbox themes, HD wallpapers, and quick links to Xbox content. It also sets Bing as your default search engine to earn Microsoft Rewards points for Xbox gift cards, Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, and more.
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Add-on stats

Users: 158,994
-1,405
Rating: 3.90
(120)
Version: 0.0.0.20 (Last updated: 2024-06-24)
Creation date: 2021-08-03
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • management
  • notifications
  • tabs
  • storage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • https://*.bing.com/*
  • https://*.microsoft.com/*
  • https://*.msn.com/*
Size: 2.04M

Ranking

# 335 ▲ 1
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Other platforms

Xbox New Tab (v0.0.0.28)
3.83 (47) 30,000
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Add-on summary

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Personalize your new tab with themes from:

• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition • Battletoads • Bleeding Edge • Forza Horizon 4 • Gears 5 • Ori and the Will of the Wisps • The Outer Worlds • Sea of Thieves • State of Decay 2 • Wasteland 3 • Xbox Game Pass

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • The homepage looks nice and provides a dedicated stream of official Xbox news.
  • It has potential for XCloud and new first-party games.
  • Useful for accessing gaming content and features.
Cons
  • Microsoft often disables or makes it non-functional.
  • There are reports of ads present on the new tab page despite ad blockers.
  • Issues with performance and navigation adjustment.
Most mentioned
  • Functionality related to Xbox news and updates.
  • Inconsistent performance and support from Microsoft.
  • Ads present within the new tab, which is frustrating for users.
User reviews
foucs on input modification to be suetable while XBOX KILLING PS IN PC+WIN GAMING GIVEING OTHERS BOXES BOOOM..
by nawaf, 2024-10-11
beautifull
by ins, 2024-09-27
good
by Илья, 2024-08-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Xbox New Tab requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Xbox New Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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