Chrome new tab page based on http://whatcolourisit.scn9a.org/

Latest Version

Version
6.0.0
Update
August 8, 2022
Size
175KiB
Developer
Category
Users
513
Rating
4.57143 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Favicon
Management
Sessions
Storage
Tabs
TopSites
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Colour New Tab Extension

New tab page replacement that shows the time and corresponding hex colour.

Based on http://whatcolourisit.scn9a.org/
GitHub code here: https://github.com/arkon/ColourNTP


CHANGELOG:
v6.0.0 (2022-08-07)
- Update to Manifest v3 for Chrome 104+

v5.1.0 (2017-10-18)
- Fix solid colour option

v5.0.1 (2017-06-08)
- Minor bug fixes

v5.0.0 (2017-04-26)
- Performance upgrades

v4.1.0 (2017-02-11)
- Auto light/dark text option
- Hi-res favicons for hi-dpi screens
- Blacklist most visited sites option
- HSV/CMYK colour code options
- Flash time separator option
- Bug fixes

v4.0.0 (2016-07-01)
- Save colours by clicking on the colour code or in the history ticker! You can view all of them in the sidebar, which is accessible from the top right
- Option to switch spelling to \"color\" (silly Americans)
- Bug fixes

v3.6.0 (2016-05-06)
- Display colour code in hexadecimal, RGB, or HSL
- Click to copy colour codes
- Hi-res favicons

v3.5.0 (2016-03-23)
- Option to hide seconds
- Option for random colours
- Bug fixes

v3.4.3 (2016-02-12):
- Option to hide favicons

v3.4.2 (2016-01-12):
- Fix panel tabs bug

v3.4.1 (2016-01-07):
- Fixed random per session Unsplash image
- Options page tweaks

v3.4.0 (2015-12-25):
- Added date option
- Preview the web font in options
- Minor style tweaks

v3.3.1 (2015-12-16):
- Request properly sized Unsplash photos

v3.3.0 (2015-11-19):
- Shortcuts for Chrome's default apps and new tab pages
- Options for shortcut visibility
- Bug fixes

v3.2.0 (2015-11-18):
- Options to hide clock/hexcode
- Settings automatically apply now, no need to refresh!
- Like having multiple new tab pages open? Now the clocks are in sync!

v3.1.0 (2015-11-10):
- Show tabs from other devices
- Make link to Chrome Web Store prettier/an option
- Bug fixes

v3.0.0 (2015-11-08):
- Complete codebase overhaul
- Random images from Unsplash instead of Reddit (which was highly unreliable)
- More fonts
- Option to hide hexcode
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Colour New Tab", "short_name": "ColourNTP", "description": "Chrome new tab page based on http://whatcolourisit.scn9a.org/", "version": "6.0.0", "options_page": "options.html", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "colours.html" }, "permissions": [ "favicon", "management", "sessions", "storage", "tabs", "topSites" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "icons": { "16": "assets/img/icon/icon16.png", "48": "assets/img/icon/icon48.png", "128": "assets/img/icon/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Colour New Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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Balentay (ID: 000000c2119b1df7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/20/2021 I recently installed this extension and I like it! It's nice seeing color every time I open a new tab

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Simon Roberts (ID: 00000099001d3f86) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/05/2018 Wicked Cool. Perfect.

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Martin Snobr (ID: 000000f5666a9406) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/07/2018 Super aplikace, jednoduchá a vizuálně krásná.

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Andrew John (ID: 000000f07e537f5d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2017 Pretty cool. Good replacement for standard new tab page. Could do with a few improvements, but otherwise it's really great.

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John L. Reed (ID: 000000e099236ca5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2017 IT'S working.Thank you!