New Tab by Yahoo
This Add-on brings a fresh look to your new tab page, powered by Yahoo. It also provides default Yahoo experience for search and homepage.
New Tab by Yahoo: Beautify Your Firefox Experience
'New Tab by Yahoo' is a Firefox extension that turns your new tab page into an immersive experience by showcasing beautiful images, providing a search box for swift internet navigation, and displaying your frequently visited sites for easy access. This add-on also integrates the dependable Yahoo experience as your default for both homepage and search.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2 Overrides new tab Overrides search engine
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- topSites
- bookmarks
- *://*.yahoo.com/
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- cookies
Size: 1.32M
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Beautiful and minimalistic design
- Clean and curated interface
Cons
- Experiences a white screen for a moment when opening a new tab
- Some users found the add-on obsolete
Most mentioned
- Visual delays when opening new tabs
User reviews
by 敬念法轮大法好远离疫情, 2025-02-15
by Firefox user 14620358, 2024-02-29
Add-on safety
Risk impact
New Tab by Yahoo requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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
New Tab by Yahoo has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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