Blank Tab

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

By: em_te
Users: 1,548
81
Rating: 4.60
(10)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-08-21)
Version code: 1.1
Creation date: 2020-08-21
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Size: 3.93K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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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
by Henry, 2022-12-28

Most helpful extension. Save my memory and mental health.
by Дмитрий, 2021-12-09

exellent
by brahim, 2021-03-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Blank Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Blank Tab. Use it at your own risk.

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