When enabled, new tabs display a blank page with a random background color instead of the usual new tab page with the defaults.
Random Colored New Tab Extension
When installed and enabled, new tabs display a blank page with a random background color instead of the usual new tab page with the default look and feel.
The extension is fairly simple and does not access any personal data or cookies on your browser.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Random Colored New Tab extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Random Colored 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 Random Colored New Tab extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Random Colored New Tab extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Random Colored New Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Random Colored 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 Random Colored New Tab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Random Colored New Tab extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Random Colored New Tab extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Random Colored 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 Random Colored 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 Random Colored New Tab extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Random Colored 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 Random Colored New Tab extension file
Select and download the Random Colored 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 Random Colored 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 Random Colored 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 Random Colored 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 Random Colored New Tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Awesome Button Bar 333 21 ★ 45.48KiB
Color Tab 333 1395 ★ 11.21KiB
Background Randomizer 333 8 ★ 20.38KiB
My New Tab 333 11 ★ 124KiB
Random Background Color 333 22 ★ 84.39KiB
Awesome History Button 333 3 ★ 35.42KiB
New Tab - What Color is It 333 9 ★ 43.6KiB
Colour New Tab 333 21 ★ 175KiB
Palettab 333 224 ★ 49.1KiB
Rainbow Tabs 333 7 ★ 43.1KiB
Colored New Tab 333 2 ★ 11.46KiB
Tab Colorizer | Customize your tab's icon! 333 93 ★ 16.95MiB
Awesome Bookmarks 333 29 ★ 408KiB
Awesome Window & Tab Manager 333 28 ★ 81.28KiB
Colour Changer 333 10 ★ 91.72KiB
ActivityTab: Organize and Save Your Tabs 333 7 ★ 25.93KiB
Newt - A Better New Tab 333 33 ★ 93.71KiB
Tab-Sidebar 333 31 ★ 108KiB
Multi Color New Tab 333 5 ★ 133KiB
Bookmark My Tabs 333 41 ★ 34.4KiB
Tab Master 5000 333 51 ★ 6.08MiB
tabtiles 333 44 ★ 75.26KiB
Context Menu Bookmarks 333 16 ★ 8.31KiB
Close This Tab 333 67 ★ 237KiB
User reviews
Greg Zeng (ID: 000000399a4c10c4) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/28/2018
Bronwyn Green (ID: 000000e7393df0af) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/04/2018
William Geary Jr. (ID: 000000b883dfadbd) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/06/2017
Monica Watts (ID: 0000006aaf6203ff) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/26/2015
Mario Olivio Flores (ID: 00000072bf57e202) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2013