Customize your Start Page and New Tab page with live backgrounds, shortcuts and widgets; like weather, wallpapers and much more!

Latest Version

Version
6.3.14
Update
November 25, 2024
Size
10.59MiB
Developer
squarestartpage.com
Category
Users
9,000+
Rating
3.97297 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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SquarePage Extension

This extension changes your new tab and has a default search of Yahoo. Note: we do not change your default search provider. The search box on the new tab page uses Yahoo search.

FEATURES:
★ Fully customizable start page
★ Create many pages to group shortcuts and widgets
★ Use HEX color codes for custom backgrounds
★ Dozens of HD background images
★ Upload your own custom backgrounds
★ Animated and Interactive backgrounds
★ Dark Mode
★ Add Widgets, like weather, notes, calculator, and much more!
★ Add & Move Shortcuts anywhere on the page
★ Select from a shortcut library, including over 100+ popular sites
★ Customize the shortcut icons by choosing a library of icons and colors
★ Open links or search results in new tabs
★ Hide shortcuts or the search box (for the minimalist)
★ Quick access to your email provider!

★ NEW ★ Includes Backup and Restore

\"It's like a desktop experience for your browser!\" – Anonymous

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You can remove or disable the extension at any time.

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You can follow our updates here:
https://squarestartpage.com/changelog

By adding this extension, you agree to our privacy policy available at https://squarestartpage.com/privacy

By adding this extension, you agree to our terms of service available at https://squarestartpage.com/terms

If you have questions or feedback, you can contact us here
https://squarestartpage.com/contact

If you need help removing or resetting the Start Page, follow these steps:
https://squarestartpage.com/uninstall

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If you have a feature request, please feel free to send us a feedback message via the settings window, we look forward to improving your experience.

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Disclosure: We provide Yahoo search by default as one of our affiliate providers.

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You can follow our updates here:
https://squarestartpage.com/changelog

CHANGELOG: (shows most recent changes)

## [6.2.3] - 2022-05-29

### Fixed
* Fixed a few minor storage issues
* Fixed a few settings saving issues

## [6.2.2] - 2022-05-22

### Added
* Feature for backup and restore

### Fixed
* Restored user data back to local storage since Chrome Storage has incredible low limits

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## [6.2.0] - 2022-05-22

### Added
* Updated Storage to use Chrome Sync (across user devices)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SquarePage", "short_name": "SquarePage", "description": "Customize your Start Page and New Tab page with live backgrounds, shortcuts and widgets; like weather, wallpapers and much more!", "version": "6.3.14", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "assets/images/start-16x16.png", "32": "assets/images/start-32x32.png", "128": "assets/images/start-128x128.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "/index.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "optional_permissions": [ "bookmarks", "topSites" ], "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker.js" }}
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How to download and manually install SquarePage extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SquarePage extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install SquarePage extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SquarePage extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SquarePage extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SquarePage extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the SquarePage Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SquarePage extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SquarePage extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SquarePage extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the SquarePage extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download SquarePage extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SquarePage extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the SquarePage extension file

Select and download the SquarePage extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the SquarePage extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your SquarePage extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the SquarePage extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install SquarePage extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Danis (ID: 000000128fc7ec9c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/09/2023 I CANT DRAG SHOURCUT IN FOLDER!?

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Marko Milojkovic (ID: 00000000b4431273) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/01/2023 New tab doesn't focus on the address bar, its supper annoying

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Mark P (ID: 0000009080b84c19) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/11/2023 every time you add something .. the customization window closes.. its annoying as hell cant drag and drop shortcuts to folders - broken cant set weather - broken video wallpaper is amazing widgets could use work... more would be great. icon size change and shape change would be a bonus

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YuQian Zhao (ID: 00000071634677bc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/29/2023 搜索栏为什么无法像其他widget那样编辑,我想将搜索引擎换成google

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Onur Korkmaz (ID: 0000007f72227a00) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2022 It's really good, I would love to see a widget to add pictures (PNG Supported) and resize/ relocate however we like. This simple addon can create a lot of personalization options.