Override the new tab page with a minimal clock

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Version
0.2
Update
July 31, 2017
Size
17.23KiB
Developer
Category
Users
755
Rating
4.89474 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Minimal New Page Extension

I was looking for a minimal new tab extension.
Found none so I coded one myself.

This extension replaces your new tab with a dark page and a clock.
No options, no settings.

For feedbacks, ideas and insults -> [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name" : "Minimal New Page", "description" : "Override the new tab page with a minimal clock", "version" : "0.2", "incognito" : "split", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "blank.html" }, "background" : { "scripts" : ["assets/script.js"], "styles" : ["assets/styles.css"], "persistent" : false }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "assets/icon.png" }, "icons": { "16" : "assets/icon16.png", "48" : "assets/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icon128.png" }, "content_security_policy" : "script-src 'self'; default-src 'self'", "manifest_version" : 2}
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How to download and manually install Minimal New Page extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Minimal New Page extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Minimal New Page 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 Minimal New Page extension file

Select and download the Minimal New Page 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 Minimal New Page 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 Minimal New Page 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 Minimal New Page 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 Minimal New Page extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Peter & David (ID: 00000002e3811508) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 Does what it says. Simple, clean.

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Mark William Go (ID: 00000025c9280192) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/12/2022 loved it, i just hoped there was a white option

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Klip (ID: 000000d5155c34bb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/06/2022 Where's the option to set 24-hour time? Americans think the entire world revolves around them.

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Manuel (ID: 000000feb81392cf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/20/2020 Perfect. Simple. I love it!

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Alberto pavez loncon (ID: 00000031c00af3c3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2020 Perfectamente simple! :)