Custom New Tabs

Load any URL you want when a new tab is opened. CNT is the only add-on to place the focus intelligently on the chosen web page (like a search engine's search box) or in the URL bar!

Overview

Custom New Tabs (CNT) is a powerful Firefox add-on that allows users to specify any URL that opens in new tabs instead of the default about:newtab page. With CNT, you have the freedom to direct new tabs to your favorite pages, whether it’s Google, Wikipedia, or a fun website!

Key Features

  • Custom URL Setting: Choose any website to open in new tabs.
  • Intelligent Focus: Automatically places focus on your selected page, enhancing your browsing experience.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Easy to set up and customize to suit your needs.

This tool is perfect for anyone looking to optimize their browsing habits by having immediate access to preferred sites. Leave feedback and help shape future updates!

For additional features or issues, check out the Source Code or visit our Home Page.

Manifest V2
By: Ed
Daily users: 913
-24
Rating: 3.57
(21)
Version: 4.8resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5726994
Creation date: 2016-08-11
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 151.83K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: 21 hours ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Works flawlessly without white flashes or security issues
  • Allows focus on navbar or page content
  • Has been useful for users for years
  • Responds well after Firefox refresh
  • Provides a way to customize new tabs
Cons
  • Does not work properly with Firefox Multi-Account Containers
  • Stops working after closing and reopening the browser
  • Some users report blank new tabs after usage
  • Limited functionality for local HTML files
  • Considered useless by several users
Most mentioned
  • Does not work with Firefox Multi-Account Containers
  • Fails to function after closing and reopening the browser
  • Users experienced blank pages instead of the custom new tab content
  • Works well initially but can become unreliable
  • User dissatisfaction with the necessity of an add-on for basic functionality
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews

After installation, I went through the add-on management settings and restarted FireFox and it worked.
by tatsunidas, 2024-07-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Custom New Tabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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