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Awesome New Tab Page Chrome extension

Awesome New Tab Page (ANTP) replaces Chrome's default new tab with a customizable dashboard featuring shortcuts, apps, and background options. It's best for people who open new tabs constantly and want quick access to their favorite sites in one organized view. The catch: heavy customization can take some initial setup time.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryCustomization
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • highly customizable shortcuts and layout
  • supports custom background images
  • organizes apps and bookmarks in one dashboard
  • free to install from the Chrome Web Store

Cons

  • replaces the default new tab page, which some users may not want
  • extensive customization options can take time to configure

Best for

  • organizing frequently visited sites as shortcuts
  • customizing new tab backgrounds and layout
  • quick access to favorite apps and bookmarks
  • users who want more control than Chrome's default new tab

Skip it if

  • users who prefer Chrome's minimal, unmodified new tab page
  • people who don't want a new tab extension changing browser defaults

Key features

  • customizable shortcuts to favorite sites
  • dashboard-style layout for apps and bookmarks
  • custom background image support
  • designed to replace Chrome's default new tab page

What Awesome New Tab Page does

Awesome New Tab Page replaces Chrome's default new tab screen with a customizable dashboard. You add shortcuts to sites and apps you visit often, choose a background image, and arrange everything to your liking, so every new tab becomes a quick launch point instead of a blank page or search box.

Awesome New Tab Page free vs paid

Awesome New Tab Page is free to install from the Chrome Web Store, with its shortcut and customization features available as part of the free extension based on the listing.

Is Awesome New Tab Page safe?

The extension needs permission to override Chrome's new tab page and may request access to display content like background images. This is standard for new-tab replacement extensions. Review its listed permissions on the Chrome Web Store before installing if you're cautious about browser-wide changes.

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Awesome New Tab Page: FAQs

Is Awesome New Tab Page free?

Yes, Awesome New Tab Page is free to install and use from the Chrome Web Store.

How do I use Awesome New Tab Page?

Install it, open a new tab, and start adding shortcuts and customizing the background from the dashboard.

Is Awesome New Tab Page safe to use?

It needs permission to replace your new tab page and display content like backgrounds, which is standard for this type of extension.

What are Awesome New Tab Page alternatives?

Other new-tab customization extensions offer similar shortcut and background features; compare their layout options.

Can I customize the background in Awesome New Tab Page?

Yes, it lets you set a custom background image for your new tab dashboard.

Does Awesome New Tab Page sync across devices?

Syncing behavior depends on your Chrome sync settings; check the extension's own settings for any additional sync options.

What does ANTP stand for?

ANTP is the extension's own shorthand for Awesome New Tab Page, as shown in its Chrome Web Store listing.

Can I add my own shortcuts in Awesome New Tab Page?

Yes, adding and arranging shortcuts to your favorite sites is a core feature of the dashboard.

Does Awesome New Tab Page need an account?

No account is required to use the core shortcut and customization features.

Why did my new tab change after installing this extension?

Awesome New Tab Page is designed to override Chrome's default new tab page with its own dashboard, which is expected behavior.