Your simple new tab page! Faster and better alternative to the Google New Tab Page!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.3
Update
June 26, 2016
Size
3.86MiB
Developer
tabrocket.jimdo.com
Category
Users
86
Rating
4.71429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
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TabRocket New Tab Page Extension

NOTE: It is recommended that you use my other extension, DashTab, instead of TabRocket: https://goo.gl/QTklJZ

TabRocket is your simple alternative to Google's new tab page. The design has been stripped down to the bare essentials. Time, date, apps, and favorite websites. Access your favorite website with the Quick Links, and custom designed banners to complete the look.

Features:
- Simple, alluring new tab page
- Time and date in center
- Change the background, or use the default
- Chrome Apps shortcut
- Customizable Quick Links for your favorite websites*

Please give us a good review if you like TabRocket. We will continue to remain ad-free, but please share to show your support!

New in 1.2.2:
- Added Banners: Outlook Online, Craigslist, Netflix, Walmart, Imgur, and ESPN
- UI Improvements

New in 1.2.1:
- Fixed update issues with adding quick links

New in 1.2:
- Added Quick Links for your favorite websites
- Added custom banners for Quick Links
- Added spacebar functionality to welcome page
- Slightly revamped interface
- Help and Guide pages on website
- New default background
- Old default background still accessible
- Guides for using custom banners and backgrounds

New in 1.1.5:
- Fixed time-greeting

New in 1.1.4:
- Speed improvements
- Any background will work
- Background scaling issues fixed
- Change elements from white to black to suit any background

Fill out our contact form under the \"Support Tab\" if you have any inquiries.

*Quick links designed for US websites only. Ex. google.co.uk won't work, only google.com.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "author": "Mark N", "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": [ "js/background.js" ] }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "description": "Your simple new tab page! Faster and better alternative to the Google New Tab Page!", "homepage_url": "http://tabrocket.jimdo.com/", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon128.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "512": "icons/icon512.png" }, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAwMo6UXCHLQFUVvk9cFEM9Mc+FrxhzwzZz/m0yux4tC2Jyxy4MCyVTzgoSPBHb0y/kGsNlAgz9NXM1zYFSYgITgYzogjymgWG3Tif7/Ahn3rpKEm/OWraVljOhX4iEqGXXLQt+StnsuO8gCtaM3IQWk1scGm/g5jtLRqkEaT4uHqP7cBS6Ttgm7bpmGKRVrQKX+jFcHFA2HGPmyfa8fG7hu+m2zkK1N6VdpXk19DcICTOv5NP3jbKsrPX++ANYRsM+bN4ePKOt+MUzyUGHHrSbrgfcN/b5vCKJoSo6ttfjEsRUuu8bTs4ZvoK90Ugj337ESJ1YsM9udIitHmQnJkIXwIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 2, "minimum_chrome_version": "20", "name": "TabRocket New Tab Page", "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "short_name": "TabRocket", "version": "1.2.3"}
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How to download and manually install TabRocket New Tab Page extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install TabRocket New Tab Page 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 TabRocket New Tab Page extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jon Chen (ID: 000000e4ebb0755a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/03/2015 Works great and adds feel to new tab page. Love it.

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Jennifer Nifakos (ID: 00000001e22866a8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/29/2015 What an awesome app. I love being able to customize my home page!

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Spiros Nifakos (ID: 000000db53a945ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2015 Great app....makes my browser home page feel more like a "mobile-device".