NovaTab is a fully customizable newtab page that allows you to add any links, customizable themes and so much more.

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Version
4.0.1
Update
March 15, 2021
Size
1.81MiB
Developer
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Users
20
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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NovaTab Extension

NEW UPDATE 4.0.0

UI, Functionality advanced personalization and so much more!

This extension replaces the default new tab page with a stylized and customizable page with links to your most visited websites. NovaTab (formerly DIAL) can be used to add links to your most used websites and add a personalized theme to your new tab page.

Instructions:
1. Once installed navigate to \"Add\" and from there you can add links to your favorite websites
2. You can customize the layout by clicking the gear icon where you can customize everything from the layout to theme colors and so much more.
3. You can setup icons, bookmark groups, image backgrounds(png, jpeg or gif)
4. You can even add animated backgrounds(currently mp4 is supported)
5. NovaTab also features data export/import where you can export your data and import it on another device.

Enjoy!

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me anytime.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "NovaTab", "short_name": "NovaTab", "description": "NovaTab is a fully customizable newtab page that allows you to add any links, customizable themes and so much more.", "version": "4.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install NovaTab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download NovaTab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install NovaTab 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 NovaTab extension file

Select and download the NovaTab 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 NovaTab 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 NovaTab 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 NovaTab 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 NovaTab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Bertram Simon (ID: 000000954d30859f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/04/2022 I like the extension. It would be nice, if the screen would rendered faster. My old speeddialer was nearly instant visible, NovaTab needs about 2 seconds. I am not sure, if this is caused by the google fonts.

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Stefanie Lvovsky (ID: 0000004b25387f64) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/30/2020 I absolutely love this extension, it really helps me out! I also love how I can customize the icon link with colors. 100% recommend!