New Google Tab
Get Google back as your new tab page.
What is New Google Tab?
'New Google Tab' is a handy Edge add-on designed to bring back Google as your default new tab page. Upon installation, it auto-configures your browser to open Google's search home whenever a new tab is activated. It not only simplifies the browsing experience but also enables quick access to Google's popular features like search, image search, news, and a lot more.
Add-on stats
By: fridlev
Creation date: 2020-01-28
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 84.03K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 186 ▲ 4
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Add-on summary
Get Google back as your default New Tab page
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well and is simple to use.
- Removes unwanted Bing content from new tab pages.
- Allows users to regain control over their browser experience.
Cons
- Lacks regional options for Google (e.g., google.co.uk).
- Users are frustrated that this extension is needed at all.
- Focus is not in the address bar when opening a new tab.
Most mentioned
- Users are happy to have an alternative to Bing.
- Frustration with Microsoft forcing their default homepage.
- Desire for more customization options.
Recent reviews
Thanks for this addon :)
by Grzegorz, 2024-10-12
A serious must have if you welcome a distraction free environment from the MSN tabloid.
by Eddie, 2024-10-12
Thank you
by Miro, 2024-10-02
Add-on safety
Risk impact
New Google Tab is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
New Google Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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