Win95/vaporwave themed newtab page

Latest Version

Version
1.0.10
Update
March 21, 2023
Size
4.38MiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.49057 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
TopSites
Chrome://favicon/
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
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Win95 NewTab Extension

An overhaul of the new tab page in the style of windows 95/vaporwave.
This overhaul features numerous features:
-Random background on reload
-Shortcuts to your most visited sites
-Customizable clock
-A customizable searchbar
-Ability to upload and select your own wallpapers
-And more

Source code available at: https://github.com/Metal-spoon/win95-newtab

Update 1.0.10 (03/20/2023) changelog:
-Fixed bug where numpad enter would not start search request

Update 1.0.9 (03/16/2023) changelog:
-Added startpage search engine
-Fixed bug where special characters wouldn't get added to search engine queries

Update 1.0.8 (01/09/2022) changelog:
-Added toggle-able badges
-Fixed a bug with topsites that contain quotes in their titles breaking the page
-Fixed a bug with regexes breaking topsites
-Removed random wallpaper setting because it wasn't necessary
-If you have multiple wallpapers enabled it will select a random one by default
-Some minor refactoring

Update 1.0.7 (05/08/2022) changelog:
-Fixed issue with wallpapers not saving
-Changed some styling
-Fixed issue with text overflowing in shortcut titles
-Added loading indicators
-Added three new settings for shortcuts


Update 1.0.6 (19/07/2022) changelog:
-Refactored a lot
-Changed default font
-Added outline to topsite titles
-Removed custom search engines
-Removed more unnecessary permissions

Update 1.0.3 (around 30/03/2022) changelog:
-Removed unused fontsettings permission as per Google's request
-Removed some unnecessary info on credits page
-Fixed minor bug where a certain site would not show up in the icons below the searchbox
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Win95 NewTab", "version": "1.0.10", "description": "Win95/vaporwave themed newtab page", "manifest_version": 2, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "./html/index.html" }, "permissions": [ "topSites", "chrome://favicon/", "storage", "unlimitedStorage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "assets/font/*.*" ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';", "icons": { "48": "./assets/img/icon48.png", "128": "./assets/img/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Win95 NewTab extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Win95 NewTab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Win95 NewTab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Win95 NewTab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Win95 NewTab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab extension file

Select and download the Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab 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 Win95 NewTab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Artem Luzik (ID: 0000009e26bb68e4) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 It looks AMAZING. But "most visited websites"? Really? Without custom shortcuts, it's pretty pointless...

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auds x (ID: 000000cff6e13e72) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/18/2023 please fix shortcuts! i wanna be able to customize my own like with original chrome. other that that i love it!

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A A (Sammy The 2nd) (ID: 00000023903b013c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/10/2023 yummy

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K (ID: 000000b4aa2e633a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/20/2023 Really awesome and I LOVED how you can choose your own image instead of only having the pre-existing 2 but my issue is that I have 2 monitors and no matter what I tried to do it only changed one wallpaper and it's the smaller monitor off to the side. (And no offense but the bright pink doesn't look well, especially with the blue and the lonely statue.)

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Fun zone (ID: 000000eafef8a239) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/19/2023 Cool but I want my custom shortcuts :(