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

Manifest V2 Overrides new tab
By: maltejur
Users: 344,463
1.15K
Rating: 4.60
(176)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2020-09-10)
Creation date: 2020-09-10
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 33.97K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 204 ▲ 1
Other rankings
#8 in new tab keyword 50 #8 in new tabs keyword 48 #11 in customize keyword 30 #14 in tab keyword 76 ▲ 1

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

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 Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • 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 impact analysis details
  • Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Custom New Tab. Use it at your own risk.

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