New Tab Override
New Tab Override allows you to set the page that shows whenever you open a new tab.
New Tab Override - Custom New Tab Page Add-on
'New Tab Override' is a Firefox extension providing flexible new tab configurations, allowing users to set a specific URL or local HTML as the new tab's content. It includes home page usage, background color customization, and integration with Firefox container tabs. Also, there's a quick settings access via shortcuts, multi-language support, and various permissions for a smooth experience.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 1,410
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
- browserSettings
- cookies
- history
- menus
- storage
- tabs
Host permissions:
- https://www.soeren-hentzschel.at/*
Size: 65.75K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 274 ▼ 1
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
New Tab Override allows you to set the page that shows whenever you open a new tab.
Features
- Change your new tab page to whatever website you like
- Use your current home page as new tab page
- Customize the background color for your new tab page
- Store a local HTML file in the extension and use it for new tab content
- Get the latest news about Mozilla as new tab page (German language only)
- You can set the focus to the address bar or the website
- Customize where new tabs are opened
- Automatically adds “https://” if protocol is missing from a URL
- Can be used in conjunction with Firefox’s container tabs feature
- Dark mode support for options interface
The settings interface can be accessed via Shift + F12. It is also possible to open the settings interface by entering newtab settings in the address bar or from the menu entry in the tools menu.
Languages
New Tab Override is currently available in the following languages:
- English
- German
- French (Thanks, SuperPat45 and Mozilla commmunity!)
- Chinese, Simplified (Thanks, tiansh and Mozilla commmunity!)
- Spanish (Thanks, MissingUser and Mozilla commmunity!)
- Italian (Thanks, Mozilla commmunity!)
- Russian (Thanks, vanja-san!)
- Dutch (Thanks, Tonnes!)
- Ukrainian (Thanks, Bergil32!)
- Brazilian Portuguese (Thanks, Mozilla commmunity!)
- Swedish (Thanks, Sopor-!)
- Indonesian (Thanks, rosatiara!)
- Polish (Thanks, WaldiPL!)
- Upper Sorbian (Thanks, milupo!)
- Lower Sorbian (Thanks, milupo!)
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works perfectly and reliably
- Simple and amazing functionality
- Increases user customization and efficiency
- Good transparency about permissions and functionality
- Improves the new tab experience compared to Firefox's default
Cons
- Issues with focus on the search bar not working for certain pages
- Problems with local file settings not functioning as expected
- Cluttered URL bar with homepage URL
- Personal bar disappears when the extension is active
- Inability to copy text highlighted in new tab URL after using the extension
Most mentioned
- Focus issues with search bar
- Local file functionality problems
- Desire for better control of address bar behavior
- Praise for customization features
- Frustration with Firefox's changes over time
User reviews
by Firefox user 13212439, 2024-12-13
by Heathen Hammer, 2024-12-04
I have used this for the last 5?10yrs.? I forget how long I've been suing this neat little extension. I can always count on it to work! I am going to donate.
by Yodaminium, 2024-11-30
Add-on safety
Risk impact
New Tab Override requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
New Tab Override has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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