New Tab

Shows your homepage on new tabs.
What is New Tab?
'New Tab' is a Firefox add-on that enables users to open their homepage on every new tab instead of the default Firefox start page. Just like on the default start page, the URL bar will be blank and focused until you browse away. This open-source add-on is created with around 20 lines of JavaScript. Available freely on GitHub, users can file an issue if any problem arises.
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Add-on stats

Users: 625 ▼ -4
Rating: 4.00 (24)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-02-13)
Creation date: 2020-02-13
Weekly download count: 35
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • browserSettings
Size: 8.56K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 3902 ▼ 35
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Add-on summary

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This add-on shows your homepage on new tabs, instead of the default Firefox start page.

The behaviour of the URL bar is the same as the Firefox start page: it'll be blank and focused, until you navigate away from your home page.

This add-on is open source (MPL), and comprises of only about 20 lines of JS. You can read the full source on GitHub, and if something doesn't quite work, file an issue.

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
  • Allows direct search or address input without manual selection.
  • Faster loading of new tabs compared to other options.
  • Preserves input while the homepage loads.
  • Clean and user-friendly interface.
  • Open source with safe code.
Cons
  • Can fail to load local pages.
  • Issues with compatibility after Firefox updates.
  • Blocked by X-Frame-Options policy for some pages.
  • Inconsistent functionality, as some users report it stops working.
  • Organizing bookmarks can be complicated.
Most mentioned
  • Performance issues after updates.
  • Blocked by X-Frame-Options policy.
  • Direct input functionality.
  • Faster tab opening.
Recent reviews
It solves the issue of your address bar being focused on start but it loads a failed tab first taking extra time.
by deathbringer597, 2024-09-08
by padsel, 2024-01-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

New Tab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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