Custom New Tab

Be able to change the new tab to any given URL
What is Custom New Tab?
"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

By: maltejur
Users: 322,682
Rating: 4.60 (172)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2020-09-10)
Creation date: 2020-09-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 33.97K

Other platforms

Custom New Tab (v1.3.14)
5.00 (3) 27
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Add-on summary

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

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works effectively to set a customized new tab page, such as 'about:blank'.
  • Helps minimize distractions on the new tab page.
  • Users find it essential and handy.
  • Offers easy re-enabling after installation.
  • Allows syncing settings across devices.
Cons
  • Settings page often fails to pop up.
  • Experiences a white flash before loading the new tab.
  • Does not accept local file URLs, which is a limitation for some users.
Most mentioned
  • Effective customization of the new tab page.
  • Issues with the settings page not working.
  • Unpleasant white flash when loading.
  • Praise for minimizing distractions.
  • Need for this extension due to lack of default functionality in Edge.
Recent reviews
Beste schwarze Hintergrund den es für Edge gibt. Keine Bugs, läuft einwandfrei.
by Samuel, 2024-09-24

最近用不了了吗?点击不出现设置画面了。
by ST, 2024-09-20

When I click on settings or click on the plug-in, the settings page often fails to pop up!
by JC, 2024-09-13
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Custom New Tab is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Custom New Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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