The fastest and smartest new tab extension!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.26
Update
April 24, 2021
Size
1.86MiB
Developer
bestnewtab.app
Category
Users
42
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Geolocation
Storage
Identity
Chrome://favicon/
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Best New Tab Extension

Best New Tab - Transform the New Tab into a productivity suite. All the features aid you on staying on top of your busy life!

Welcome to a page with all your important information and tasks in one place!

App Integrations:
✢ Todo list (Google Tasks)
✢ Calendar events (Google Calendar)
✢ Daily steps, heart rate and other heath info (Fitbit)
✢ Personal development (Duolingo)

Enjoy a refreshing background image from the top photographers around the world! You can specify the category or how often your background will update!

Bonus features:
✢ Favourite sites (Quick access to all the regular sites you visit)
✢ Search bar
✢ Live weather forecasts
✢ Customize the app to your liking!
✢ You will LOVE it!

EVERY feature can be customised or turned off! Enjoy your new tab your way!!

--- About the Developer ---
This is the Best New Tab and I am proud to share it with you.
I would love to hear from you about any suggestions or feedback regarding my extension. Please get in touch!

Email: [email protected]
Personal website: https://mrjohnwiseman.com
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "64": "b64.png", "128": "b128.png", "500": "b500.png" }, "default_popup": "index.html" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": {aaf56b38-ddca-46f7-97c8-0cc5efd6dd12}, "strict_min_version": "55.0" } }, "description": "The fastest and smartest new tab extension!", "icons": { "64": "b64.png", "128": "b128.png", "500": "b500.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Best New Tab", "permissions": [ "geolocation", "storage", "identity", "chrome://favicon/" ], "optional_permissions": [ "https://www.duolingo.com/*", "https://api.fitbit.com/*", "topSites", "identity.email", "*://*.bestnewtab.app/*", "*://*.unsplash.com/*", "*://*.openweathermap.org/*", "*://*.wikipedia.org/*" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "index.html*" ], "oauth2": { "client_id": "1096629160729-k0u7udg7voqkivi7be0ddd5163mcqrng.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/tasks", "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.readonly", "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.events.readonly" ] }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://js.stripe.com; object-src 'self'", "short_name": "Best Tab", "version": "1.2.26", "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAzvqnlYE0GGbODp8B7fn5OfA2fhhgvabqRCNPfDP2tPqpIgXTdGiGakNxi2i+dNVXZgSVkTL7IZzBTZHpFI1p8TG0RQEXIYpnGB7IItZtMOckgNo3yhfOJPEUeT0glM7B74EHGQsevrEH1GJK4inmvtUqKvPo53NVuQqnfWCmTjOYa/yeQ8UZ1MB3R94A4Vb5918nBOm5v1f7+D9gYswc1ZKOGDhynrkAo3lR6jNCDOnynzAgURXSs4esd/C1l9MZMydpMMJHSCHZBJeaBv0lDwY+yjNqtt51KBn1GHm2RpmlroPMeDMIbx/qwghhBPzr6rq4/3o8jLspeW8tCnPAvQIDAQAB"}
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How to download and manually install Best New Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Best 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 Best New Tab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Zalazad (ID: 000000da9304efc0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2023 yea pretty good