
New Tab Homepage Add-on for Firefox
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- browserSettings
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Add-on summary
Firefox 57+ users
Please note, I am aware of the problem of the cursor being placed in the location / URL bar, at the start of the URL. I have filed bug 1411465 for this issue, which needs a Firefox / API fix. Unless anyone has any bright ideas, it seems I can't do much about this from the add-on right now.
Add-on details
A very simple tabbed browsing extension that loads your homepage when you open a new tab. If you have multiple homepages, the first is chosen.
This is meant to be a lightweight alternative to using Tab Mix, Tabbrowser Preferences or Tabbrowser Extensions for this single feature.
If you're using one of those, you do not need this extension and it most likely will not work even if you install it! In this case, you should use the in-built options in whichever tabbed browsing extension that you use.
User reviews
- Adds the ability to set a custom homepage for new tabs
- Simple and effective functionality
- Works immediately without complex setup
- Excessive permissions required for basic functionality
- Does not cache the start page, causing it to load from the internet every time
- One too many steps to select the URL when opening a new tab
- Excessive permissions are considered unnecessary
- Functionality to set a homepage in new tabs is useful and desired
- Issues with caching and performance affecting usability
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
New Tab Homepage requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
New Tab Homepage has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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