New Tab Redirect

Chrome Web Store

by JHemphill

v2.1.0 Updated Nov 8, 2025 300KiB

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Description

A basic extension to redirect the 'New Tab' to an external site of your choosing. Make sure you keep seeing your notes or important info when you're browsing, while keeping the URL bar focused and ready like the default new tab page. A minimal extension; no background scripts or unnecessary permissions. For issues and suggestions open a github issue. Backend Description: The extension implements a temporary 'New Tab Page' that when loaded, immediately queries the extension storage for your set redirect page, and then proceeds to redirect. Removed any background scripts so that it only runs when you initiate it.

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★★★☆☆2025-12-02

Ronnie Campagna

Hi Joshua, I really like New Tab Redirect, but I think there’s a feature that could make it stand out from all the other new-tab redirect extensions: Feature Request: Rename the New Tab Title Right now I can set my new tab to something like Google Calendar, but the tab still shows the default title “Google Calendar.” It would be great if the extension let users rename the tab title to anything they want. Example: I set my new-tab page to Google Calendar, but I rename it to “Priorities Today.” Now every time I open a new tab, the tab title says “Priorities Today” instead of “Google Calendar.” It feels more personal and purposeful. This small feature would make the extension even more useful and unique. Thanks for the great work!