Custom New Tab Page
Specify a custom URL to be shown when opening a new tab, **without changing the address bar content**.
Custom New Tab Page: Firefox Add-on | Custom URL New Tab
"Custom New Tab Page" is a Firefox extension that offers you the ability to designate a custom URL to be shown each time a new tab is opened, while keeping the address bar content intact. This ensures the cursor remains in the address bar for you to begin typing immediately for a search request or navigation. Advanced options are available with optional permissions, and the core functionality requires no extra permissions.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 113
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 21.25K
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Add-on summary
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The existing add-ons I found for replacing the new tab URL emulate the <code>browser.newtab.url</code> functionality of Firefox <41 that change the address bar to a specific URL.
This add-on lets you set a custom URL without changing the address bar content so the cursor remains focused in the address bar and you can just start typing to search or navigate to a different URL.
Instructions To set your custom new tab URL after installing the extension:
- Open `Add-ons` from the `Menu (☰)` (or navigate to `about:addons` with the address bar)
- Select `Extensions`
- Select the `Custom New Tab Page` extension → `Options`
- Enter your URL in the `New Tab URL` box
- Press `Save`
- Done!
Caveats
- Only http:// and https:// URLs are currently supported. Due to security restrictions imposed by Mozilla, local file:// URLs will NOT work.
- Links on the site you choose will open in the iframe (issue #1). If you control the site add
target="_top"to the links to make them open in the top frame.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Customizable new tab functionality
- Works well with minimal configuration
- Allows for dark and light mode options when loading
- Clears URL bar on new tab, improving user experience
- Simple implementation without unwanted redirects
Cons
- Theme changing can crash the browser
- Some users experienced iframe-related errors
- Requires manual configuration (enabling settings) which may not be intuitive
- Dependence on the add-on due to Firefox limitations on new tab customization
Most mentioned
- Enables custom URLs for new tabs without affecting the address bar
- Requires checkbox selection in settings for optimal functionality
- Issues with iframe leading to embedded content restrictions
- Preference for a simple, clean new tab page experience
- Frustrations regarding Firefox's lack of native support for new tab customization
User reviews
by kuroki, 2025-01-24
Very nice
by Geoffrey De Belie, 2025-01-07
by soappguy, 2024-12-03
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Custom New Tab Page requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Custom New Tab Page has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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