Be able to change the new tab to any given URL
Custom New Tab - Modify Your New Tab Page on Edge
"Custom New Tab" is an add-on for Edge that provides an enhanced browsing experience by allowing you to switch the default new tab to a specific URL of your choice. Perfect for those who wish to access their favorite website immediately when opening a new tab. Easy to use, it offers a practical way to customize your new tab page.
Add-on stats
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
Size: 33.97K
Ranking
# 209
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Add-on summary
Be able to change the new tab to any given URL.
User reviews
Pros
- Works as advertised and is a handy extension for customizing the new tab page.
- Allows users to set a new tab page of their choice, such as about:blank.
- Helps avoid distractions by providing a cleaner new tab experience.
- Many users express gratitude for its features and functionality.
Cons
- Some users experience issues with the settings page not popping up.
- There are reports of a white flash appearing before the new tab loads.
- Requires re-enabling after installation or sometimes upon Edge restarts.
Most mentioned
- Users appreciate the ability to change the new tab page from the default Microsoft settings.
- There are complaints about Microsoft's restrictions on customizing the new tab page.
- The extension is perceived as essential for a more desirable browsing experience.
User reviews
Does what it says.
Great, I use it to redirect new tabs to the MS Copilot webpage. It's convenient and saves time. Thank you.
Danke, funktioniert super!
Eigentlich ein Unding, das MS solche Einstellung nicht hat/Erschwert!!
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Custom New Tab requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Custom New Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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