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: 341,007
-3,143
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

# 209 ▼ 2
Other rankings
#6 in new tab keyword 47 ▲ 2 #7 in new tabs keyword 48 #9 in customize keyword 20 ▲ 1 #14 in tab keyword 79 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Custom New Tab (v1.3.14)
5.00 (3) 21
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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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
  • 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.
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

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