Redesigned new tab page featuring your bookmarks, apps, most visited, and recently closed in a custom layout.
Humble New Tab Page Extension
• Simple, clean design
• Highly customizable
• Fast loading and lightweight
This extension replaces the default new tab page. Drag and drop folders to create new columns or reorder them. The font, colors, spacing, and more can be customized from the options menu.
The source code is available under the MIT license
github.com/ibillingsley/HumbleNewTabPage
Changelog:
Version 1.26.1 - October 15, 2023
• Fixed navigating to file:/// URLs (enable \"Allow access to file URLs\" in Manage Extensions > Details)
• (Vivaldi) Hide bookmark separators
Version 1.26 - July 2, 2023
• Added font-weight option
• Replaced Apps folder with a link to chrome://apps
Version 1.25 - March 11, 2023
• Manifest V3
• Update favicon
Version 1.24 - February 10, 2019
• Removed weather feature
• Improved keyboard navigation
• Fixed bug opening options
Version 1.23 - December 2, 2018
• Added tooltips for truncated text
• Added option to remember open folders
Version 1.21 - November 20, 2016
• Added HiDPI icons
• Fixed export settings not selectable
Version 1.20 - June 1, 2016
• Added import/export settings
• Fixed recently closed max items
Version 1.19 - April 14, 2016
• Fixed weather not updating
Version 1.18 - April 3, 2016
• Removed geolocation
• Fixed weather error
Version 1.17 - January 24, 2016
• Fixed weather error
Version 1.16 - August 29, 2014
• Added other devices folder
• Recently closed tabs preserve history
• Removed background process
• Chrome version 37 or later required
Version 1.15 - July 6, 2014
• Fixed freezing issues
Version 1.14 - May 11, 2014
• Reduced memory usage
• Added option to set number of items for recently closed, recent bookmarks, and most visited
• Added option for background image size
• Added link to bookmark manager in folder context menu
Version 1.12 - August 18, 2013
• Reorder apps via drag and drop
Version 1.11 - August 3, 2013
• Fixed launching packaged apps (Google Keep)
• Fixed launching file:/// and chrome:// URLs
• Fixed Mobile Bookmarks folder not being removable
• Disable weather if geolocation is denied
• Default layout changed to 2 columns
• Uninstall apps from the context menu
• Hide Google Wallet Service from apps
Version 1.9 - December 30, 2012
• Uses geolocation for weather by default
• Fixed bug with drag and drop
• Added Chrome Web Store to apps
Version 1.8 - November 9, 2012
• Redesigned options panel
• Added several new settings
• Performance tweaks
• Source code released under the MIT license
Version 1.7 - September 8, 2012
• Added custom CSS field for advanced users
• Added option to hide Bookmarks bar and Other bookmarks
Version 1.6 - August 30, 2012
• Added option to open links in new tabs
• Support local file for background image
• Weather errors fixed
Version 1.5 - August 29, 2012
• Weather forecast now uses Yahoo
• System font list enabled on supported versions
Version 1.4 - August 10, 2012
• Added option to disable the weather and other special folders
• Minor bug fixes
Version 1.3 - August 9, 2012
• Fixed error on old Chrome versions
Version 1.2 - August 8, 2012
• Added apps, most visited, recently closed, and weather
• More flexible layout with unlimited columns
• Open all links in folder from context menu
• Color themes and new default style
• Added smooth animation and highlight shadow
• Drag and drop to reorder folders and columns
• Background image support
• Bug fixes
• New name (formerly New Tab + Bookmark Tree)
Version 1.1 - July 20, 2011
• Added options menu
Version 1.0 - July 17, 2011
• Initial release
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Humble New Tab Page extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Humble 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 Humble New Tab Page extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Humble New Tab Page extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Humble New Tab Page extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Humble 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 Humble New Tab Page Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Humble New Tab Page extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Humble New Tab Page extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble New Tab Page extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Humble 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 Humble New Tab Page extension file
Select and download the Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble 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 Humble New Tab Page extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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