Bring back the fun

Latest Version

Version
0.0.3.5
Update
May 7, 2018
Size
6.67MiB
Developer
Category
Users
142
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
Http://api.giphy.com/v1/gifs/*
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Aww New Tab Extension

Welcome to Aww New Tab!

Aww New Tab is an exciting and fun alternative to your new tab here in Chrome. Built off of Giphy and Unsplash, you have the ability to choose between gifs or beautiful images!

For Giphy - input some of your favorite tags and get a random gif tagged that way. Whether it is kittens, corgis, space exploration, or The Office, every new tab will feature an exciting random gif!

For Unsplash - one of the largest free image resources on the internet, view a beautiful image on every new tab. Want to know more about the image? Click on the links in the bottom left for the author, location, or link to the image!

Features:
-Sharing, finally! In the top right corner, hover over the share icon to copy, download, or open in a new tab!
-Work mode: Boss about to walk by? About to give a presentation? Maybe enable work mode which will limit your new tab to just images from Unsplash

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Updates
Version 0.0.3.3: Didn't like Aww New Tab? Share your feedback!
Version 0.0.3.2: Removing the \"Share Icon\" and hover ability - now just buttons in the top left for quicker access
Version 0.0.3.5: Removing Unsplash Download to comply with API Changes
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Aww New Tab","short_name": "Aww New Tab","description": "Bring back the fun","version": "0.0.3.5","manifest_version": 2,"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://google-analytics.com https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js; object-src 'self'","icons": {"128": "aw_new_tab.png"},"chrome_url_overrides" : {"newtab" : "index.html"},"background": { "scripts": ["background.js"]},"permissions" : [ "storage", "webRequest", "http://api.giphy.com/v1/gifs/*"]}
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How to download and manually install Aww New Tab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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Steven Ilko (ID: 0000006f8ece8e31) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/20/2018 Amazing. Always getting positive comments from my peers when they see me open a tab. Like that it has a "work mode"

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Prateek Kumar (ID: 000000b8da5f72d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/11/2017 Love this. Spices up Chrome! New updates are great.

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Emily Contorno (ID: 0000008ac2e4b30f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/01/2015 AMAZING! KITTENS EVERYWHERE!

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Chris Stout (ID: 00000091a030969f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/20/2015 Definitely spices up my new tabs. I used to just have a drab basic pattern with a search bar. Who even needs a search bar? Especially when I already know everything. Best way to view funny fails, falls, and slips while also seeing some trippy space cats. With how awesome I am, I don't have time to go out and actively look up this stuff so it's nice having it curated for me. A++!

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Anuraag Yachamaneni (ID: 000000becac6295c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/19/2015 Pathetic copy of my product