What is Win95 NewTab?
Win95 NewTab is a fun chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 6,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.50 from 38 rated user, last update is 411 days ago.
What’s new in version 1.0.10?
An overhaul of the new tab page in the style of windows 95/vaporwave.
This overhaul features numerous features:
-Random background on reload
-Shortcuts to your most visited sites
-Customizable clock
-A customizable searchbar
-Ability to upload and select your own wallpapers
-And more
Source code available at: https://github.com/Metal-spoon/win95-newtab
Update 1.0.10 (03/20/2023) changelog:
-Fixed bug where numpad enter would not start search request
Update 1.0.9 (03/16/2023) changelog:
-Added startpage search engine
-Fixed bug where special characters wouldn't get added to search engine queries
Update 1.0.8 (01/09/2022) changelog:
-Added toggle-able badges
-Fixed a bug with topsites that contain quotes in their titles breaking the page
-Fixed a bug with regexes breaking topsites
-Removed random wallpaper setting because it wasn't necessary
-If you have multiple wallpapers enabled it will select a random one by default
-Some minor refactoring
Update 1.0.7 (05/08/2022) changelog:
-Fixed issue with wallpapers not saving
-Changed some styling
-Fixed issue with text overflowing in shortcut titles
-Added loading indicators
-Added three new settings for shortcuts
Update 1.0.6 (19/07/2022) changelog:
-Refactored a lot
-Changed default font
-Added outline to topsite titles
-Removed custom search engines
-Removed more unnecessary permissions
Update 1.0.3 (around 30/03/2022) changelog:
-Removed unused fontsettings permission as per Google's request
-Removed some unnecessary info on credits page
-Fixed minor bug where a certain site would not show up in the icons below the searchbox
How to install Win95 NewTab?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of Win95 NewTab
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 1.0.10
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
- Author: David M
Win95 NewTab Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about win95 newtab chrome extension?
55% user give 5-star rating, 23% user give 4-star rating, 14% user give 3-star rating, 9% user give 2-star rating. Read reviews of win95 newtab
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with win95 newtab chrome extension?
You could find more help information from win95 newtab support page.
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How could i contact the developer of win95 newtab chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- topSites
- chrome://favicon/
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
More about manifest_file of win95 newtab.
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How could i report abuse of win95 newtab chrome extension?
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Reviews of win95 newtab:
BEAUTIFUL I WANNA MARRY IT! but in all honesty tho, its great i love it! gives off that nice old windows feel.
this is pretty cool but has some problems like i cant customize if i want shortcuts displaying and adding new backgrounds is kinda glitchy, i cant add more than 2 extra or the save button just doesn't work
It dident work at all