A replacement new tab page, displays a clock and links of your choosing.

Latest Version

Version
1.5.1
Update
March 24, 2021
Size
65.62KiB
Developer
nathanwentworth.co
Category
Users
134
Rating
4.8 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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new tab links Extension

A replacement for the new tab page, displays a small clock and a selection of editable links.

Add new links by clicking \"edit\" at the bottom left, and typing a link followed by a space and the title of the link.

New in 1.5.1:
- Yellow theme added
- Will now allow urls without a tld, such as 'http://localhost'
New in v1.5:
- Now allows for vertical/horizontal scrolling
- Edit menu has a background so it can be seen easier in front of long lists
- Blank lines no longer count as elements
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "new tab links","manifest_version": 2,"version": "1.5.1", "description": "A replacement new tab page, displays a clock and links of your choosing.", "applications": { "gecko": { "id": {2fdf13eb-fee6-48c7-9bd3-5624a005d68e} } }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" },"permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install new tab links extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download new tab links extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a new tab links 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 new tab links Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install new tab links 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 new tab links extension file

Select and download the new tab links 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 new tab links 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 new tab links 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 new tab links 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 new tab links extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nicole Sung (ID: 0000003fb67c1208) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/05/2023 Almost perfect but would like to be able to choose our own background color instead of just presets :)

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Lapio (ID: 0000009b4f3db2a6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/08/2022 very practical and minimal, would love to be able to add a background image :)

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Marcus Rydlo (ID: 0000005b5b93a951) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/01/2018 Amazing extension, I love how it is very minimalistic! Great job!

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Marta Ramirez (ID: 0000004a95085915) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/16/2017 The clock could use some settings (24hr clock, blinking separators, etc.), but otherwise this is a great extension.