NewTab - Shortcuts, Search & Wallpapers -xy
Extension Actions
- Live on Store
Speed Dial replacing your new tab. Grouped bookmarks, multi-engine search, custom wallpapers, optional cloud sync. Dark, no ads.
Key Features
Shortcut Management: Add, edit, remove, and group web shortcuts freely, with support for drag-and-drop sorting and custom icons.
Smart Search Bar: Built-in multiple search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo) with full custom search engine support.
Search History: Automatically logs your search history for quick access to frequent queries.
Favicon Caching: Caches website icons locally for instant loading on subsequent visits.
Cloud Sync (Optional): Sign in with your Google account to sync your shortcuts and groups across all your devices.
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Why Install This Extension?
Clean & Efficient: Displays only what matters when you open a new tab—no news feeds, no recommended content, zero clutter.
Privacy First: All data stays local by default (`chrome.storage.local`) without uploading to external servers. Cloud sync is strictly opt-in.
Cross-Device Sync: Effortlessly sync your shortcuts and organization across every browser with this extension installed.
Fully Customizable: Personalize background images, search engines, and accent colors to build your ideal start page.
Open & Transparent: Core logic is open source and auditable, with no telemetry, analytics, or third-party tracking scripts.
Lightweight: Zero third-party scripts loaded for lightning-fast new tab page load speeds.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
`Ctrl+Y` / `Cmd+Y`: Focus the search bar immediately.
Type & Press Enter: Search using your default search engine.
Enter URL Direct: Navigate straight to a site (auto-completes `https://`).
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Who Is This For?
Anyone tired of the default Chrome new tab page or bloated alternatives.
Users looking for a sleek, functional shortcut launcher.
Multi-device Chrome users who need fast shortcut and bookmark syncing.
Privacy-conscious users who prefer zero tracking.