Clean & minimal new tab page - a pastel background and a clock

Latest Version

Version
2.0.1
Update
August 12, 2024
Size
108KiB
Developer
oorjalabs.com
Category
Users
8,000+
Rating
3.36364 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Pastel New Tab with a clock Extension

It's just a simple new tab page. Shows a random pastel colour background with a clock in the middle of screen.

The browser button just opens a new tab, so would ideally be hidden away.

New: Dark mode button

Privacy statement: https://c306.net/apps/privacy/pastel-new-tab/

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OTHER FEATURES:

1. Quick action buttons at bottom of new tab:
- Hide/show clock,
- Hide/show frequently visited websites
- Select 12 hour or 24 hour clock
- Select serif or sans-serif font
- Pin the current colour

2. Settings page provides options to:
- Remove new tab page,
- Send feedback, and
- Donate to one of the charities I like


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OPTIONAL PERMISSIONS

>> \"Read a list of your most frequently visited websites\"

This permission allows the new tab page to show your most frequently visited websites.

The permission is only requested when 'Show top websites' button is used.

Read more here: https://updatenotes.blog/2017/11/02/pastel-new-tab-now-with-your-top-websites/


You may read more about 'tabs' permissions here: https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/tabs


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UPDATE:

(Full update notes: https://updatenotes.blog/category/pastel-new-tab/ )

UPDATE 11 Aug 2024:
1. Updated to Chrome manifest version 3
2. Added permission for favicons when viewing frequently opened sites


UPDATE 24 Jul 2020:
1. Button to open default Chrome new tab page


UPDATE 14 Apr 2020:
1. New: Follow system dark mode option - dark screen when dark, random pastel when light
2. New: Darker, integrated dark mode screen
3. Language and background code improvements


UPDATE 30 Mar 2020:
1. New: Show icons for frequently visited websites


UPDATE 09 May 2019:
1. New: Switch to dark mode (non-pastel) with one click
2. New: Add custom colours
3. Bug fixes


UPDATE 23 Feb 2019:
1. Tuned the master list of pastel colours
2. Bug fixes


UPDATE 12 Feb 2019:
1. See full page grid of available pastel colours
2. Pin or remove pastel colours from grid page
3. Bug fixes and updates


UPDATE 08 Feb 2019:
1. Select from serif or sans-serif fonts
2. Frequently visited websites slide in/out
3. Bug fixes and updates


UPDATE 02 Nov 2017:
1. Show frequently visited websites for easy access
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "2024.0811.2.0", "version_name": "2.0.1", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "short_name": "__MSG_shortName__", "description": "__MSG_appDescription__", "manifest_version": 3, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAmWyTgL45x3m7Vsy5tJb0b+EGL1wxK5q83SGLConMyDgIQXsoMlg0b3tZUFJhATkxA0U3+w/ennlESahuO/VZoGOHwiEb2YXxo3cUPTRMcYnXhbBnIWuKw8R9+LlNp9b+Rh5yHbR/jn2EWkTs7LSATvq2XIvmWvaDSBqoKMoiGjbRVZWV7Jelg7TyBXCjMkT1s21VEVIKnJL79LryYy9jLhb+r3oasBOxfy5Z6qhG/+IpmWk2fIaq1EYRdoI5j4oetR+SolaNeGENQxIOCnuHMeZ88Z90CEk2kWrkyTCDTWpYa+E0SRo/Ba6+cNdfYnqEliHk2+GgwCgwyunfrUfoowIDAQAB", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "img/icon16.png", "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/bg.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "img/icon48.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "offline_enabled": true, "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "optional_permissions": [ "topSites" ], "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms", "favicon" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["_favicon/*"], "matches": ["chrome-extension://hjheoelfkeadifffbnfalekganbennde/*"], "extension_ids": [] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'; img-src chrome://favicon;" }}
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How to download and manually install Pastel New Tab with a clock extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Pastel New Tab with a clock extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Pastel New Tab with a clock 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 Pastel New Tab with a clock extension file

Select and download the Pastel New Tab with a clock 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 Pastel New Tab with a clock 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 Pastel New Tab with a clock 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 Pastel New Tab with a clock 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 Pastel New Tab with a clock extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Maria Jenelle Camacho (ID: 0000005e11c49929) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/28/2022 Cute~

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Francis Isaiah Florendo (ID: 00000081c50d1182) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/18/2022 Whenever I click "Show/Hide top websites", it hides the top websites right after I click show. Other than that, it does everything it says it does.

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Spam Me (ID: 0000005ca682c682) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/24/2021 Does what it says it does and very well too. Apparently a lot of the reviewers can't read and have given it low scores for not having features that were not advertised to begin with. I'd normally give it a 4 but I want to counter their ineptitude so here's a 5 instead. If I were to ask for anything, I'd like if the settings/options to only show up when the mouse cursor hovers over the icon closely. Right now, it shows up when it's anywhere on the lower half of the screen. I'd also like there to be options for clock sizes. I think it's a bit small right now. Really liking it otherwise. Dark mode is a welcome addition.

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Pat MySecret (ID: 0000000f565a0b8a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/16/2021 Simple. Bold. Pleasant. Great!

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Glaze Lee (国平) (ID: 000000686eed1b0f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2021 如何自动“渐变式”切换背景颜色?