A Simple New Tab (browser's home page) inspired by Google's 'Material You' design.

Latest Version

Version
2.5
Update
December 8, 2024
Size
379KiB
Developer
xengshi.github.io/materialYouNewTab
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.36792 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Material You NewTab Extension

Material You NewTab

Transform your default new tab page with \"Material You NewTab,\" a stylish new look inspired by Google’s Material You design. This extension offers a clean, customizable new tab experience packed with useful features:

Real-Time Weather: Displays up-to-date weather info, including city, temperature, and humidity, to keep you informed.

Flexible Search Options: Enter your search query, then easily choose your preferred search engine (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, YouTube, and more) with a single click—making it simpler than ever to switch between search providers.

Smart Search Suggestions: The search bar supports predictive suggestions, just like Google, helping you find what you need faster.

Personalized Customization: Enjoy a range of customization options, including color theme adjustments, the ability to add personalized text, switching the clock style (analog or digital), and adding your favorite shortcuts for easy access.

Multi-Language Support: Use the extension in a variety of languages, including हिन्दी, 中文, Português, Русский, Čeština, Tiếng Việt, and more.
Whether you want a functional new tab or a more personalized look, \"Material You NewTab\" brings convenience, customization, and a touch of style to your browsing experience.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Material You NewTab", "version": "2.5", "description": "A Simple New Tab (browser's home page) inspired by Google's 'Material You' design.", "permissions": [], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "48": "icon.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icon.png" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Material You NewTab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Material You NewTab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Material You NewTab 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 Material You NewTab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Material You NewTab 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 Material You NewTab extension file

Select and download the Material You NewTab 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 Material You NewTab 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 Material You NewTab 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 Material You NewTab 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 Material You NewTab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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