A new tab extension that is in the style of Windows XP.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
June 17, 2024
Size
736KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.72897 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
UnlimitedStorage
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XP Newtab Extension

This extension displays a Windows XP styled customizable page when a new tab is opened. You can create multiple windows & icons. There can be search bars, videos, text, and more inside of each window.

✨ NEW:
* Upgraded to manifest-version: 3

• Fixed security vulnerabilities
• Refactored much of the codebase
• The text component supports markdown
• There is a windows 7 theme added

The project is open source and can be found here: https://github.com/Etesam913/xp-newtab/

This extension is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Microsoft, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "XP Newtab", "author": "Etesam Ansari", "version": "1.2.2", "description": "A new tab extension that is in the style of Windows XP.", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "index.html" }, "permissions": ["unlimitedStorage"], "icons": { "16": "logo16.png", "48": "logo48.png", "128": "logo128.png" }}
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User reviews

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Nooa Toivainen (ID: 000000412880889a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 I absolutely love this! The customation is amazing!

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pythonindigo (ID: 000000ffd62d26cb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2023 has lots of customization options and themes (windows xp, 98, and 7) and is fun to use

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Andy Hartman (ID: 00000094e1b628a2) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 It is great, but I wish it had a Windows 11 theme. Other than that, It is gorgeous.

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Fun zone (ID: 000000eafef8a239) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 nice

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Walker Oettl (ID: 0000002b9de1bc1f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2023 Love it. Hope they keep updating with more customization options!