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refined-github vs MaterialYouNewTab
refined-github has 32,440 GitHub stars, 1,936 forks, 80 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. MaterialYouNewTab has 760 stars, 197 forks, 64 open issues and last shipped 14 days ago. refined-github leads on adoption by 4,168% (32,440 vs 760 stars). refined-github is written in TypeScript under MIT; MaterialYouNewTab is written in JavaScript under GPL-3.0. refined-github has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, MaterialYouNewTab 26%. refined-github was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 3 topic tags (browser-extension, chrome-extension, firefox-addon), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| refined-github | MaterialYouNewTab | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 32K | ★ 760 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-10-22 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 197 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick refined-github if
- You weight community size — 32K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick MaterialYouNewTab if
- You want the MaterialYouNewTab feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and MaterialYouNewTab fits your workflow better
About refined-github
Refined GitHub Browser extension that simplifies the GitHub interface and adds useful features We use GitHub a lot and notice many annoyances we'd like to fix. So here be dragons. Our hope is that GitHub will notice and implement some of these much needed improvements. So if you like any of these improvements, please open a discussion on GitHub feedback or contact GitHub support about doing it. GitHub Enterprise is also supported: How to enable it. The GITHUB and REFINED GITHUB trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license. Install [link chrome]: 'Version published on Chrome Web Store' [link…
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About MaterialYouNewTab
MYNT: Material You New Tab MYNT: Material You New Tab is a versatile browser extension that personalizes your New Tab page with customizable themes, a welcoming message, and various handy tools, all while integrating seamlessly with your preferred search engine. ▪️ ▪️ Features • Installation Guide • Download • Currently Supported Languages Contributing • Star History • Issues and Support • Privacy Policy • License 🔴 🟡 🟢 Test live: ✨ Features Integrated Search : Search directly from the New Tab using your preferred search engine — Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Brave Search, YouTube, Wikipedia, and more, with…
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Frequently asked questions
Is refined-github or MaterialYouNewTab more popular?
refined-github has 32,440 GitHub stars and MaterialYouNewTab has 760. refined-github has the larger community by that measure.
Are refined-github and MaterialYouNewTab free?
Both are open source. refined-github is licensed under MIT and MaterialYouNewTab under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between refined-github and MaterialYouNewTab?
refined-github is written in TypeScript and MaterialYouNewTab in JavaScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, refined-github or MaterialYouNewTab?
Choose refined-github if you want the larger community (32,440 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose MaterialYouNewTab if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.