Microsoft WowTab
WowTab is a highly customizable new tab extension focused on efficiency enhancement, created by Microsoft.
Microsoft WowTab - Customizable New Tab Extension
"Microsoft WowTab" is a highly customizable new tab page extension designed by Microsoft, offering an ad-free experience with various widgets, a wallpaper library, and modes for efficient browsing. Switch between Regular Mode and Calm Mode to create a personal space, and enjoy fresh daily wallpapers and the ability to upload your images for a unique touch.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3 Overrides new tab Overrides search engine Overrides home page
Rating: 3.60 
(60)
Permissions:
- offscreen
- storage
- cookies
- alarms
Host permissions:
- *://*/*
Size: 12.88M
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Clean and simple interface
- Fast response speed
- Useful plugin with good features
- Easy to use
- Good integration with Microsoft products
Cons
- Locks Bing as the default search engine without option to change
- Collects data and modifies saved bookmarks unexpectedly
- Issues with updating the add-on
- Disables other search engines in address bar
- Automatic disablement by Edge due to security issues
Most mentioned
- Default search engine cannot be changed
- Problems with adding and managing bookmarks
- Need for easier update process
- Frequency of ads and unwanted redirects
- Overall responsiveness and usability
User reviews
希望能够添加微软账号登录以及相关数据（快速访问、账户配置等信息）的云同步
by Keith, 2025-02-24
好用
by Eyes, 2025-02-18
很好
by Asukaaaa~, 2025-01-18
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Microsoft WowTab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Microsoft WowTab. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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