6 Chrome Extensions to Customize Google Homepage
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1. Live Start Page – Multiple Free Features
The Live Start Page comes with an introduction that explains what you can do with this extension, which is a lot. On the lower left of the screen, you will see some quick tips and shortcuts. By default, you get a unique new start page for Chrome.
It includes many features like the following:
While you may use this for free, the paid options allow Google Calendar sync, a seconds needle in the clock, and multiple weather widgets. You can also change the default search engine from Bing search to Google, DuckDuckGo, Yandex, or Baidu.
An interesting feature is the meditation mode, which removes all distractions from the screen and plays ambient music in the background to help you relax.
Price:Free plan and paid plans costing $1.99/Month or 14.99/Year
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Install Live Start Page
Tip:You may also considerchanging the Start Page background image.
2. Infinity New Tab – Light-Weight Option
Where the Live Start Page is heavy and may slow down your new tab, the Infinity New Tab is light (only 1MB) yet rich in features. Taking a minimalist approach, this nifty Chrome extension will add a static wallpaper to reduce tab load time.
We love this extension because it is rich in features. You get all the following:
We love that it gives you access to Infinity AI, an AI chat that uses some of the world’s top models. You can also control the number of icons in the grid and how they look and feel, take quick notes, and search multiple search engines within the tab.
Price:Free
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Install Infinity New Tab
3. Momentum – Nice Sync Options
Momentum is a polite Chrome extension. The first time you install it, it will ask for your name before making any changes. Then, it will ask for your email ID so everything remains in sync. You may, however, choose not to provide your email.
We love that it offers the following features:
To help you stay productive and focused, Momentum will ask you to enter a single task at the bottom of the screen—one thing you must complete today. You may use the to-do list to accomplish more.
While this extension is free, its paid plan offers more, including unlimited focus mode, a vision board, tab stash, an AI chat, and more.
Price:Free with a paid Plus plan for $3.33/Month
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Install Momentum
4. Speed Dial (FVD) – Best for Bookmarking
As the name suggests, Speed Dial is all about speed. It is a very popular Google Chrome homepage extension that presents all your shortcut icons in 3D. It is mainly optimized for bookmarking and easy site navigation.
Each icon is called a dial, to which you can give a custom URL and a name. As you move your mouse around, the wallpaper in the background also moves, creating a lovely 3D effect.
It is not as feature-rich as some other extensions we have explored, but it efficiently customizes the Chrome start page. You enjoy these features:
While it has a free option, the paid option gives unlimited Bookmarks/Dials, private Bookmarks/Dialsarchive Bookmarks/Dials and top-priority support.
Price:Free with paid plans for $15/Month or a $129 lifetime payment.
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Install Speed Dial (FVD)
5. Custom New Tab – Simple URL Redirection
Custom New Tab is probably the most simplistic of all the extensions we have explored. After installation, you can decide what URL your Chrome Start page defaults to. You may choose Google, Voice In Notepad, Bing, ChatGPT, and more. You may even default to a local file on your computer.
This extension is stripped down and very lightweight. The only major features you will enjoy are:
Price:Free
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Install Custom New Tab
6. New Tab Start Page – Multipurpose Start Page Customizer
If you want a multipurpose extension to customize your Chrome Start page, you must try New Tab Start Page.
Once you install it, you’ll see a quick customization window. You can use the defaults or change them to something more suitable. You may change the default start page, input a URL for your start page, and more.
The extension comes with a decent amount of features, including:
You will enjoy its easy solutions forcustomizing the Chrome home page.
Price:Free
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Last updated on 04 September, 2024
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