Add up to 50 shortcuts to the new tab page and choose your preferred search engine.

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Version
1.0.0
Update
March 15, 2024
Size
241KiB
Developer
Category
Users
44
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Storage
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New Tab Plus Extension

The Ultimate New Tab Page Replacement for Chrome: Streamline Your Online Experience with New Tab Plus!

Key Features:

Customisable Shortcuts: Instantly access your favourite websites with up to 50 custom shortcuts. Whether it's news, social media, work tools, or entertainment, have everything you need just a click away.

Customisable Search Bar: Speed up your search with a versatile search bar. Choose from leading search engines like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, or leverage the capabilities of ChatGPT by submitting a prompt directly from the on-page search bar - or skip search and jump straight to a website by entering a URL.

Sleek Design: Elevate your browsing with our extension's clean, minimalist, and modern design. It's not just about functionality; it's about enhancing your Chrome's look and feel for a more enjoyable online journey.

Fast and Lightweight: Designed to be unobtrusive, our extension ensures a fast, responsive, and seamless integration with Chrome, enhancing your browsing without slowing it down.

Why Choose Our Extension?

Boost Productivity: Reduce clutter and save time by having your most visited sites and preferred search engine at your fingertips.

User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive interface, ensuring ease of use for everyone.

Privacy-Conscious: We value your privacy. Our extension operates with minimal permissions and does not track your browsing activity.

Ready to redefine your Chrome browsing experience? Click the \"Add to Chrome\" button now and take the first step towards a more organised, efficient, and stylish online experience.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "New Tab Plus", "description": "Add up to 50 shortcuts to the new tab page and choose your preferred search engine.", "version": "1.0.0", "author": "Richard Wehli", "permissions": ["storage"], "options_page": "howtouse.html", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "images/new-tab-plus.png", "32": "images/new-tab-plus.png", "48": "images/new-tab-plus.png", "128": "images/new-tab-plus.png" }}
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How to download and manually install New Tab Plus extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install New Tab Plus 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 New Tab Plus extension file

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

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