Make your New Tab page unique with widgets and backgrounds from Vlad.studio.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.0
Update
October 19, 2021
Size
1.82MiB
Developer
Category
Users
815
Rating
4.88889 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
Cookies
Bookmarks
TopSites
See more

Vlad.studio New Tab Extension

— What does this extension do?
— It replaces Chrome's default New Tab page. Here is what you can do with it:

1) add widgets, such as shortcuts to your favorite sites, bookmarks and clocks;
2) move widgets around and resize them;
3) set background to one of Vlad.studio artworks;
4) enjoy!

— Is it free?
— The extension itself is 100% free forever. You may want to sign up (also free!) and unlock up to 7 Vlad.studio backgrounds of your choosing. At any time, you can buy premium account for unlimited access to all backgrounds, present and future.


— Is it safe?
— As safe as I could possibly imagine. All your data remains in your browser's local storage. The extension receives your account data from Vlad.studio website, but does not send anything back.


— What is Vlad.studio?
— Vladstudio is the project of digital artist Vlad Gerasimov. Since 1998, I've created 500+ digital art pieces, and from time to time I release apps like this one. Please see vlad.studio website for more.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Vlad.studio New Tab","description": "Make your New Tab page unique with widgets and backgrounds from Vlad.studio.","version": "1.2.0","manifest_version": 3,"host_permissions": ["https://vlad.studio/"],"permissions": ["storage","cookies","bookmarks","topSites"],"chrome_url_overrides": {"newtab": "new-tab.html"},"icons": {"16": "/static/favicon/16.png","32": "/static/favicon/32.png","48": "/static/favicon/48.png","128": "/static/favicon/128.png"}}
Read more

How to download and manually install Vlad.studio New Tab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Vlad.studio New Tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Vlad.studio 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 Vlad.studio New Tab extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Bookmark Plus New Tab Extension · Fun 815 1 ★ 4.45MiB

icon

TabMark - NewTab Speed Dial Extension Extension · Productivity 815 1686 ★ 2.72MiB

icon

Mineral New Tab Extension · Productivity 815 2 ★ 323KiB

icon

Responsive Buddy Extension · Developer Tools 815 0 ★ 32.9KiB

icon

Gridsup Extension · Productivity 815 8 ★ 30.75MiB

icon

Aurora: Productive and cozy new tab Extension · Productivity 815 80 ★ 3.58MiB

icon

Metro Speed Dial - Modern New Tab page Extension · Productivity 815 5 ★ 23.36MiB

icon

Capitan Speed Dial - New Tab Visual Bookmarks Extension · Accessibility 815 43 ★ 948KiB

icon

New Tab - Home page and Calendar Extension · Productivity 815 2479 ★ 24.99MiB

icon

Babun: Smart Newtab Extension · Productivity 815 2 ★ 133KiB

icon

DY1 - Personalized New Tab Page Extension · Productivity 815 14 ★ 1.94MiB

icon

New Tab Speed Dial Extension Extension · Productivity 815 1 ★ 142KiB

icon

Wardrobe Extension · Productivity 815 6 ★ 59.94KiB

icon

OmniTab New Tab Extension · Productivity 815 15 ★ 1.27MiB

icon

New Tab Studio: Countdown & widgets Extension · Productivity 815 1342 ★ 5.43MiB

icon

Super Bookmark Desktop Extension · Productivity 815 35 ★ 22.68MiB

icon

PresentBoard - New tab dashboard Extension · Productivity 815 6 ★ 3.51MiB

icon

New Tab - Custom startup page with dark theme Extension · Productivity 815 14 ★ 1.76MiB

icon

BrowseBetter New Tab: Productivity Redefined Extension · Productivity 815 43 ★ 32.02MiB

icon

inTab Pro Extension · Productivity 815 29 ★ 1.24MiB

icon

Casca: New Tab with ChatGPT and Widgets Extension · Productivity 815 30 ★ 702KiB

icon

Live New Tab Extension · Productivity 815 96 ★ 850KiB

icon

Initium New Tab Extension · Productivity 815 14 ★ 885KiB

icon

Aurora New Tab Extension · Productivity 815 60 ★ 1.36MiB

User reviews

icon

Jody Noles (ID: 0000002eabe55549) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/16/2022 It's a really cool extension. I love the look and feel. I have used it for a week or so now and it's very buggy. Resolution changes on me without warning. I can't put widgets on the bottom row at times. I am sure it will improve but for now the bugs are why I give it three stars.

icon

Andrea Perboni (ID: 000000fbff6e8f63) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2022 Ottimo!! Ben fatto, utile e pratico, proprio quello che mi serviva

icon

Truth BeTold (ID: 00000046c390e8d2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/15/2022 This is so cute. I use it on my work desktop and it really brightens my day every morning. Thank you Vlad!

icon

Ákos Keresztes (ID: 00000063d7eb70c5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/04/2022 I really like this extension. Customizable and b_e_a_u_t_i_f_u_l. I really like Vlad Studio's artworks... Works fine on Windows, but on my Linux boxes I cannot add widgets after a while... :-(

icon

Elaine Reyes (ID: 0000002ba96b86a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/24/2022 My desktop wallpapers in all my devices (even work laptop) are always Vlad's artwork. Keep up the good work!