Makes the New Tab page a truly blank page which uses no scripts. It also supports light and dark mode.
Blank Tab: Minimalist New Tab Extension for Edge
"Blank Tab" is an Edge add-on that overhauls your new tab page by providing a completely blank slate, free from scripts and distractions. With its minimalist design, it keeps your browser lightweight since this extension is only 1.3 KB. It also caters to your visual preference with a choice between light and dark mode. Check its open-source code here: https://youtu.be/M6lrnV5coqw
Add-on stats
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 3.93K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 3,863
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Add-on summary
Set your browser's new tab page to a blank page. Unlike other extensions, this extension does not use any scripts on the blank page. This extension is only 1.3 KB. Light and dark mode are supported.
Open Source: https://youtu.be/M6lrnV5coqw
User reviews
Source is no longer clearly linked to, and privacy policy changed to no longer reflect privacy-focused views. Accordingly, I must reduce my rating from five stars to one.
OLD REVIEW:
No unnecessary permissions, no scripts, open source, simple ... PERFECT
Most helpful extension. Save my memory and mental health.
exellent
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Blank Tab requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Blank Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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