Open Tab is a high-performance, minimalist New Tab replacement designed for Chrome and Edge. It transforms the default browser landing page into a focused, privacy-respecting dashboard. No tracking. No bloat. Just a clean, professional space for your daily browsing with built-in essential utilities.
- Smart Search Engine Router: Seamlessly switch between Google, DuckDuckGo, and Bing. Supports direct URL navigation.
- Dynamic Quick Links: Automatic high-res favicon fetching with drag-and-drop reordering.
- Offline QR Utility: Built-in "Send to Phone" tool. Generate QR codes instantly and 100% offline.
- Adaptive UI/UX: System-aware Light and Dark modes with smooth CSS transitions.
- Fixed-Layout Architecture: Prevents UI shifting during interaction for a premium feel.
- Power User Optimized:
1-7number keys for shortcuts and/to focus search instantly. - Native Voice Search: Integrated speech-to-text functionality.
Warning
Important: Modern browsers now block direct .crx file installs with a CRX_REQUIRED_PROOF_MISSING error. To bypass this, follow the manual installation steps below.
- Download the source code (
.zip) - Extract the ZIP file into a dedicated folder on your computer.
- Open your browser and navigate to
chrome://extensions/(oredge://extensions/). - Enable Developer mode using the toggle in the top right corner.
- Click the Load unpacked button.
- Select the folder where you extracted the files.
Open Tab is licensed under the GNU AGPL v3.0.