Customize your new tab page with a custom URL or choose from a list of predefined sites.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
March 7, 2024
Size
17.91KiB
Developer
destructiveburn.com
Category
Users
22
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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DB Custom New Tab URL Extension

I've created a browser extension that will change the browser's new tab with a selected site or custom URL of your choice.

Setting Up
1. Open the options menu.
2. Select a site or open the custom URL input from the selector drop-down menu and add a URL of your choice.
3. Focus Address Bar: Focus on the browser's address bar or not.
4. Save

New Tab Loader
When you add a site URL to the new tab that may load slowly. I've added a loader icon, loading title and useless quotes about why pages don't load in a goofy way just to give you something to look at while waiting.

When you dont add a custom URL press save.
I've added a blank page with a collection of empty quotes. This page serves as a placeholder for situations where no custom URL has been specified and a way back to the options page. The empty quotes are just something to laugh at if you ever find the page.

Dynamic Theme Support
This extension follows native system theme options. So there's a light and dark mode.

Address Bar \"Focus\" Settings
The \"Focus\" setting determines whether the focus (cursor) is automatically placed in the browser's address bar when the new tab is opened. If this setting is enabled, users can start typing their desired URL or search query immediately after opening a new tab without having to click on the address bar first. When disabled, the (cursor) will use the available input on the page of the site loaded.

Privacy
- This extension does not gather any personal information or browsing history from users. 0 Tracking, 0 data collection.
- Users can rest assured that their browsing activities remain private and are not monitored or shared with any third parties.
- The extension does not require any libraries linked outside of the extension aka \"remote code\". Just requires the browser's local storage to save your settings.

Ultimately the DB Custom New Tab URL Browser Extension is pretty simple. I created this so I can use it on my own website as the default tab. If you run into issues or have ideas in the future let me know.

Changlog/Bug Fixes:
https://destructiveburn.com/forum/public/d/20-db-custom-new-tab-url-changelog-news

More About the Extension here:
https://destructiveburn.com/forum/public/d/19-db-custom-new-tab-url-browser-extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "DB Custom New Tab URL", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "Customize your new tab page with a custom URL or choose from a list of predefined sites.", "permissions": ["storage"], "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "icons": { "16": "img/16x16.png", "48": "img/48x48.png", "128": "img/128x128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "img/16x16.png", "48": "img/48x48.png", "128": "img/128x128.png" }, "default_popup": "options.html" }, "offline_enabled": true, "optional_host_permissions": [ "file://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install DB Custom New Tab URL extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download DB Custom New Tab URL extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install DB Custom New Tab URL 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 DB Custom New Tab URL extension file

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

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