Use OpenAI's ChatGPT as a new tab to replace Google (or the default new tab) on your browser.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
June 29, 2023
Size
3.33KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
2.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ChatGPT as a New Tab", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 3, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "tab.html" }, "action": {}}
Read more

How to download and manually install ChatGPT as a New Tab extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install ChatGPT as a New Tab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download ChatGPT as a New Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the ChatGPT as a New Tab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the ChatGPT as a New Tab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab extension file

Select and download the ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab 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 ChatGPT as a New Tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

Chat GPT anti censorship Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 74 ★ 32.8KiB

icon

ChatGPT & YouTube Summary by Glasp Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 125 ★ 501KiB

icon

Enhanced ChatGPT Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 32 ★ 73.46KiB

icon

ChatGPT Extension Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 2 ★ 281KiB

icon

Chat GPT Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 2247 ★ 500KiB

icon

ChatGPT Assistant - Use AI Everywhere Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 42 ★ 17.61MiB

icon

Copy for Chat GPT Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 50 ★ 17.64KiB

icon

Writingmate: #1 AI Copilot powered by GPT-4 Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 270 ★ 6.61MiB

icon

gpt.best Extension · Social & Communication 5,000+ 5 ★ 7.94KiB

icon

New Tab With ChatGPT for Chrome™ Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 8 ★ 5.4MiB

icon

AI Prompt Genius Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 148 ★ 63.04KiB

icon

Luna - ChatGPT for Chrome Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 15 ★ 59.28KiB

icon

InstantGPT - ChatGPT Powered Assistant Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 5 ★ 1.38MiB

icon

Chatgpt assist Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 3 ★ 790KiB

icon

ChatGPT Chrome Extension Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 3 ★ 8.29KiB

icon

Superpower ChatGPT Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 1955 ★ 2.85MiB

icon

Definio: Multi-modal AI Copilot - Claude3 Opus, ChatGPT 4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 31 ★ 576KiB

icon

GPT-Prompter Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 23 ★ 2.51MiB

icon

ChatGPT - Google, Bing, Baidu, More Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 10 ★ 493KiB

icon

ChatGPT Save Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 2 ★ 9.87KiB

icon

FancyGPT Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 34 ★ 365KiB

icon

ChatGPT Prompts Extension · Developer Tools 5,000+ 14 ★ 31.55KiB

icon

GPTx Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 4 ★ 291KiB

icon

ChatGPT Extention for Chrome Extension · Productivity 5,000+ 1 ★ 481KiB

User reviews

icon

13 - Yohaan Dsouza (ID: 000000894c063609) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/31/2023 Not a bad plugin to have