Custom New Tab URL

Simply set the URL you want new tabs to load and it'll load it. No fluff. Cloud sync enabled.
What is Custom New Tab URL?
"Custom New Tab URL" is a user-friendly Edge add-on designed to enhance the browsing experience. It enables users to customize the URL that opens in new tabs, provides an option for automating URL highlighting/selection upon page load or focusing on the new tab. It offers a choice between a light or dark themed interface and syncs settings with the cloud for a seamless browsing experience across different devices.
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Add-on stats

Rating: 4.50 (72)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-11-29)
Creation date: 2020-11-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 21.46K

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Add-on summary

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Customize the new tab URL. Redirect the new tab page to any URL you want.

There are 4 options available:

  • URL you want the new tab URL to be
  • whether you want the URL to be auto-highlighted/selected on new tab page load (or if you want the focus on new tab load to be on your page)
  • whether you wish to enable a light mode theme (it currently defaults to a dark theme)
  • whether Edge should sync this setting with the cloud

See source code here: https://github.com/zach-adams/simple-new-tab-url

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well and performs its intended function.
  • No flashing white screen during redirection.
  • Simple and effective interface.
  • Allows customization of new tab page.
Cons
  • Microsoft often turns off the extension unexpectedly.
  • Requires permission to read and modify data on websites.
  • Steals focus from the address bar.
Most mentioned
  • The extension helps avoid Microsoft Start page.
  • Users appreciate its functionality and simplicity.
  • There are concerns about unnecessary permissions.
User reviews
YES yesyesyes
by Anders, 2024-09-22
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by 국현, 2024-08-18
Thank you! That intrusive, bothersome, in short RUDE, behavior if Microsoft, especially their way too pushy marketing, is driving me mad. You helped my to stay sane.
by Joachim, 2024-08-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Custom New Tab URL requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Custom New Tab URL has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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