I got tired of cluttered New Tab pages, so I built my own.

Description and use

A minimal, fast, offline-first New Tab replacement that lets users quickly access favorite sites without clutter.

Problem

The default browser New Tab page was cluttered with unnecessary widgets, preventing quick access to frequently visited sites.

Outcome

Users can quickly access their favorite sites with a clean interface, no tracking, no backend, and offline functionality.

Workflow

• 1. Clone or download the ZS New Tab extension from GitHub.
• 2. Open Chrome, go to Extensions → Load unpacked, and select the cloned folder.
• 3. Configure bookmarks by dragging and dropping URLs into the grid.
• 4. Set custom background images and favicons if desired.
• 5. Adjust rows, columns, and navigation settings via the settings panel.
• 6. Use keyboard shortcuts or mouse wheel to navigate pages and open sites.
• 7. Backup or restore configuration using the provided export/import feature.

Evidence

I built ZS New Tab, a minimal, fast, offline-first New Tab replacement focused mainly on getting to your websites quickly.

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