Set a custom new tab background or wallpaper. Just that, nothing else. Make sure the image is smaller than 5 MB

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1.0.4
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April 14, 2021
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244KiB
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10,000+
Rating
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Manifest Version
2
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Custom New Tab Background", "version": "1.0.4", "description": "Set a custom new tab background or wallpaper. Just that, nothing else. Make sure the image is smaller than 5 MB", "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "tab.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Custom New Tab Background extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Custom New Tab Background 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 Custom New Tab Background extension file

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

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User reviews

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Lio Convoy (ID: 000000403254b0f0) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/20/2023 It allows you to add a wallpaper to chrome it also removes the Dreaded Google Doodle, which is a plus, however googles normal search bar disappears so you have to use the search bar at the top of the page instead.

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R S (ID: 000000110443cd51) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/11/2023 Absolutely brilliant. Does what it says on the tin.

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K (ID: 0000008701efcc28) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2023 It's fantastic. I need this only because I don't want my chrome search bar o my screen. But one quick question: does my wallpaper images seriously need a url that is like 5000 letters? I don't get it!

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niason dacosta (nixe!) (ID: 000000aedc59559a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2022 It's so simple, clean, and helpful. This extension rocks.

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0133땅콩맛 군밤나무 (ID: 0000001b6a16df49) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/24/2022 the best.