Custom New Tab

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.
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Add-on stats

By: maltejur
Users: 335,634
3.71K
Rating: 4.60
(176)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2020-09-10)
Creation date: 2020-09-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 33.97K

Ranking

# 214 ▼ 2
Other rankings
#8 in new tab keyword 47 ▼ 1 #8 in new tabs keyword 41 ▼ 1 #11 in customize keyword 20 ▼ 1 #14 in tab keyword 80 ▲ 1

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Add-on summary

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Be able to change the new tab to any given URL.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Convenient and saves time by redirecting new tabs
  • Removes clutter from the default Edge new tab page
  • Simple to use and works as advertised
  • Allows users to set 'about:blank' as the new tab page
  • Syncs settings across devices
Cons
  • Occasionally fails to open the settings page
  • Has a white flash when loading
  • Cannot use local files (file://) as new tab page
  • Requires re-enabling after installation
Most mentioned
  • Redirection of new tab to custom URLs
  • Issues with settings page not opening
  • Clutter removal from new tab page
  • White flash when loading new tab
  • Need for the extension due to Edge's default settings
User reviews
Does what it says.
by Andrew, 2024-12-08
Great, I use it to redirect new tabs to the MS Copilot webpage. It's convenient and saves time. Thank you.
by Mike, 2024-11-28
Danke, funktioniert super! Eigentlich ein Unding, das MS solche Einstellung nicht hat/Erschwert!!
by Michael, 2024-11-17
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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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