New Tab Override
New Tab Override allows you to set the page that shows whenever you open a new tab.
What is New Tab Override?
'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
By: Sören Hentzschel
Creation date: 2015-06-27
Weekly download count: 1,578
Firefox on Android: No
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
# 276 ▼ 1
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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.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works perfectly and is easy to use.
- Allows customization of the new tab page.
- Appreciation for transparency from the developer.
- Makes life easier by avoiding Firefox default start page.
Cons
- Focus issue on certain homepages not working as expected.
- Problems with local file functionality not syncing.
- Some bugs affecting copy functionality.
- Address bar not clearing automatically, causing extra steps.
Most mentioned
- Customization features are praised.
- Issues with focus not being set correctly.
- Complaints about bugs affecting usability.
Recent reviews
Works perfectly. The option to change auto-focus from the address bar to the webpage is an awesome feature too, makes it much easier to use the search bar in Glance as a new tab page!
by Jacksaur, 2024-11-17
hope working
by Firefox user 13850845, 2024-11-13
by 希灵小兵, 2024-11-06
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 good reputation and can be trusted.
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