With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.

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Version
1.3.0
Update
October 15, 2024
Size
11.05KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.39816 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Empty New Tab Page Extension

For those who don't want to worry which recently visited pages show up on the new tab page, who prefer plain over noisy, simple over complex.

Version 1.2.0 adds dark mode support.

Version 1.3.0's only change is to use manifest_version 3. For this extension, this does not affect behavior at all. The change is required to keep the extension listed in Chrome Web Store.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Empty New Tab Page", "version": "1.3.0", "description": "With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.", "icons": { "128": "icon_128.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "empty_ntp.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Empty New Tab Page extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Empty New Tab 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 Empty New Tab Page extension file

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

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User reviews

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Justaguy (ID: 000000e8b299dbfe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 ITS SO BEAUTIFUL I LOVE IT SO MUCH The reason i got it was because the new tab page was so laggy this helped my computer run faster! 20/10 i currently have 100 new tabs open as writing this, my computer isnt even reacting

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Steve (ID: 000000825913156f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/16/2023 It messes up ALL tabs, not just the new one. You restart chrome; it loses all open tabs.

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西塔鬼若丸 (ID: 0000000249f5c8ee) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/16/2023 Windowsでダークテーマにしているのにダークにならない

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Peter Morrison (ID: 000000917fe48534) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2023 Saved the day in Microsoft Edge too. So sick of waiting for their trackers to take my data before it would load any page at all. Lightning fast now.

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Mattias Pamdal (ID: 00000034d4348934) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/22/2023 Great, just let us switch between dark mode & light mode. I have dark mode in Windows, but light mode in Google Chrome, yet it shows the dark mode background instead of the light mode background.