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Best alternatives to Random wallpaper (2026)

10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Random wallpaper, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.

Random wallpaper: reviews, users and permissionsBest Art & Design extensions

Random wallpaper today

≈6K users3.5★ from 146 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years1 permissions

Random wallpaper alternatives, compared

  1. 1

    Backgrounds for Chrome-Chan

    Sets a random anime wallpaper for your new tabs.

    ≈20K users3.8★ from 40 ratingsNot updated for 4+ yearsNo special permissions
    • About 3.3× more users than Random wallpaper
    • Rated 0.3 stars higher
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 1)
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  2. 2

    Capybara New Tab

    Displays a random capybara wallpaper on new tabs.

    ≈10K users4.7★ from 24 ratingsNot updated for 2+ yearsNo special permissions
    • About 1.7× more users than Random wallpaper
    • Rated 1.2 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 1)
    • Listed under Just for Fun
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  3. 3

    Christmas Home Page

    New tab for the home page with countdown and wallpapers

    ≈9K users4.7★ from 19 ratingsUpdated 3 months ago3 permissions
    • About 1.5× more users than Random wallpaper
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 1)
    • Listed under Just for Fun
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  4. 4

    F1 New Tab - Live Standings, Race Countdown & Wallpapers

    Transform every new tab into an F1 dashboard with live standings, race countdowns, track weather, and 200+ wallpapers.

    ≈8K users5.0★ from 15 ratingsUpdated 4 weeks ago6 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Random wallpaper
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (6 vs 1)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  5. 5

    Night Search

    Night Search new tab page with weather widget and dark wallpapers

    ≈1K users4.2★ from 31 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years3 permissions
    • About 6.0× fewer users than Random wallpaper
    • Rated 0.7 stars higher
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 1)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  6. 6

    Rain Tab

    Bring the feeling of sitting home while it's slightly raining outside to your work - cozy and calm rainy wallpapers for your browser

    ≈3K users4.6★ from 8 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years2 permissions
    • About 2.0× fewer users than Random wallpaper
    • Updated less recently
    • Asks for more permissions (2 vs 1)
    • Listed under Tools
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  7. 7

    Atarashii (New) Tab Page

    Displays anime wallpapers from r/Animewallpaper on your new tab page

    ≈1K users4.7★ from 29 ratingsUpdated 5 months ago2 permissions
    • About 6.0× fewer users than Random wallpaper
    • Rated 1.1 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (2 vs 1)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  8. 8

    Tab Widgets - Custom New Tab Dashboard

    Your calendar, inbox, notes and a focus timer on every new tab, with wallpapers and pixel pets too. Free, no account needed.

    ≈2K users4.1★ from 18 ratingsUpdated 4 days ago10 permissions
    • About 3.0× fewer users than Random wallpaper
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (10 vs 1)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  9. 9

    Sweezy ★ New Tab ★ Wallpapers

    Replace your new tab page with beautiful wallpapers from Sweezy.

    ≈2K users5.0★ from 3 ratingsUpdated 7 months ago2 permissions
    • About 3.0× fewer users than Random wallpaper
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (2 vs 1)
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  10. 10

    Shinkai Skies: Anime Wallpapers & New Tab (Your Name, Suzume)

    Anime new tab with Makoto Shinkai wallpapers: Your Name, Suzume, Weathering With You. Clock, search & focus tools. Free, no ads.

    ≈1K users5.0★ from 20 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago7 permissions
    • About 6.0× fewer users than Random wallpaper
    • Rated 1.5 stars higher
    • Updated more recently
    • Asks for more permissions (7 vs 1)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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Random wallpaper alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Random wallpaper?

By users, the most popular alternative is Backgrounds for Chrome-Chan with ≈20K users and a 3.8-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Backgrounds for Chrome-Chan.

Is there a Random wallpaper alternative that asks for fewer permissions?

Backgrounds for Chrome-Chan asks for 0 permissions, against 1 for Random wallpaper.

How many alternatives to Random wallpaper are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Random wallpaper 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.