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Best alternatives to Override Chrome's New Tab Policy (2026)

10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Override Chrome's New Tab Policy, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.

Override Chrome's New Tab Policy: reviews, users and permissionsBest Workflow & Planning extensions

Override Chrome's New Tab Policy today

≈2K users5.0★ from 30 ratingsNot updated for 5+ years2 permissions

Override Chrome's New Tab Policy alternatives, compared

  1. 1

    New Tab Override

    Load a custom URL when opening a new tab.

    ≈3K users3.3★ from 38 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years3 permissions
    • About 1.5× more users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Rated 1.7 stars lower
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 2)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  2. 2

    New Tab Override - Simple and Light

    A minimal and secure Chrome extension to set a custom URL for the new tab page.

    381 users5.0★ from 3 ratings1 permissions
    • About 5.2× fewer users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 2)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  3. 3

    Override Homepage

    Take control of your browser's startup pages. Specify URLs to close and replace with a homepage of your choice.

    206 users3.7★ from 3 ratings2 permissions
    • About 9.7× fewer users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  4. 4

    View PDF's

    View PDF is a single purpose New Tab experience. Browse the Web On Your New Tab. You can view our Privacy Policy at…

    ≈30K usersNot rated yetNot updated for 2+ years2 permissions
    • About 15× more users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Updated more recently
    • Listed under Just for Fun
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  5. 5

    Tab Position Options Fork

    Fork of Tab Position Options - Select the tab opening position, new tab behavior and behavior after closing a tab

    ≈4K users4.4★ from 49 ratingsUpdated 6 weeks ago1 permissions
    • About 2.0× more users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Rated 0.6 stars lower
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 2)
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  6. 6

    Unlimited New Tab - Custom Chrome Start page

    Replace the default Chrome start page with a clean and modern new tab page.

    719 users3.0★ from 2 ratingsNot updated for 3+ yearsNo special permissions
    • About 2.8× fewer users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 2)
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  7. 7

    Discover News for Desktop

    Replaces the default new tab page with a customizable news section, quick links, note taking and more.

    685 users3.7★ from 3 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago4 permissions
    • About 2.9× fewer users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (4 vs 2)
    • Listed under News & Weather
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  8. 8

    Smooth Search Tab

    Smooth Search Tab is a Chrome Extension for the New Tab

    ≈50K users4.4★ from 21 ratingsNot updated for 4+ years1 permissions
    • About 25× more users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Rated 0.6 stars lower
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 2)
    • Listed under Tools
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  9. 9

    ChatGPT as a New Tab

    Use OpenAI's ChatGPT as a new tab to replace Google (or the default new tab) on your browser.

    ≈4K users3.3★ from 4 ratingsNot updated for 3+ yearsNo special permissions
    • About 2.0× more users than Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 2)
    • Listed under Tools
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  10. 10

    GoodPlan (no overriding of your home page)

    A streamlined, user-friendly journal app for daily use! Designed to maximize your efficiency and save precious time!

    ≈2K users4.0★ from 14 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years2 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Override Chrome's New Tab Policy
    • Updated more recently
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Override Chrome's New Tab Policy alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Override Chrome's New Tab Policy?

By users, the most popular alternative is Smooth Search Tab with ≈50K users and a 4.4-star rating. The closest match by what it does is New Tab Override.

Is there a Override Chrome's New Tab Policy alternative that asks for fewer permissions?

Unlimited New Tab - Custom Chrome Start page asks for 0 permissions, against 2 for Override Chrome's New Tab Policy.

How many alternatives to Override Chrome's New Tab Policy are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Override Chrome's New Tab Policy on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.

Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.