New Tab Tools

Customizes the new tab page. Add more tiles. Have a background image. Set new tile images and titles. See recently closed tabs. And more...
What is New Tab Tools?
New Tab Tools is a robust Firefox add-on that allows you to personalize your new tab page. It empowers you to add more tiles, apply background images, set new tile images and titles as per your preferences. Additionally, it helps you view your recently closed tabs and offers more advanced features for enhancing your browsing experience. However, it's no longer maintained and its source code is available on GitHub.
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Add-on stats

Users: 9,878 ▲ 65
Rating: 4.02 (355)
Version: 92.1 (Last updated: 2022-01-27)
Creation date: 2012-06-06
Weekly download count: 142
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • idle
  • menus
  • sessions
  • storage
  • tabs
  • topSites
  • webNavigation
Size: 167.82K

Ranking

# 781 ▼ 1
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Add-on summary

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Source code available at https://github.com/darktrojan/newtabtools - sometimes including unreleased stuff. Beware, may contain dragons.

New Tab Tools is no longer maintained.

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
  • Very useful for organizing frequently visited pages
  • Offers customization options and a backup function
  • Allows setting a background photo
Cons
  • Thumbnail generation is inconsistent or sometimes shows gray rectangles
  • Adding and moving tiles can be clunky and finicky
  • Lack of maintenance since December 2022 raises concerns
Most mentioned
  • Thumbnail issues (gray rectangles, incomplete previews)
  • Difficulty in adding or moving tiles
  • Need for clearer instructions or guidance within the add-on
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 13544584, 2024-10-19
works good
by Pawsextra, 2024-06-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

New Tab Tools requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

New Tab Tools has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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