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MaterialYouNewTab is a free, open source browsers & extensions project written in JavaScript and released under GPL-3.0. It has 758 GitHub stars, 195 forks and 64 open issues, and was last pushed 11 days ago. On this registry it ranks #137 of 150 tracked projects in Browsers & Extensions, with 5 head-to-head comparisons available. It gained 23 stars over the last 30 tracked days.

What is MaterialYouNewTab?

MYNT: Material You New Tab is a free, GPL-3.0-licensed browser extension that replaces the default New Tab page in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera with a customizable, Material You-inspired home page, built for anyone who wants search, weather, shortcuts, and bookmarks gathered in one screen.

What it is

MYNT is a JavaScript browser extension that takes over the browser's New Tab page, the blank screen shown when a tab is opened or a new window starts. It reproduces Google's "Material You" visual language — rounded shapes, adaptive colour, generous spacing — and layers practical widgets on top of it: search, a clock, weather, shortcuts, a to-do list, bookmarks, and quick links to AI assistants. It ships as one extension across four extension ecosystems, published on the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons (AMO), and the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store, with topics also listing Brave and Opera as targets.

The concrete problem it solves is the stock New Tab page's fixed, non-configurable design and its dependence on a single vendor's search and services. MYNT replaces that default page, letting the user choose the search engine, upload their own wallpaper or pull daily random images from Lorem Picsum, set a personal greeting, and pick between analog and digital clocks — all without leaving the browser or signing in to anything.

Key capabilities

  • Integrated search from the New Tab field across Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Brave Search, YouTube, Wikipedia, and others, with integrated voice typing.
  • Customizable themes with a built-in colour picker, plus a wallpaper system that accepts uploaded images or daily random photos from Lorem Picsum.
  • Live weather showing temperature, conditions, humidity, feels-like, and max-min values, in °C or °F, with location customization.
  • Quick shortcuts to platforms such as YouTube, Email, and WhatsApp, plus user-added shortcuts.
  • One-click AI tool launchers for ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Claude, and DeepSeek.
  • To-do list with pinned tasks, and automatic cleanup at the start of each day, where pinned tasks reset to pending.
  • Sidebar bookmarks with list or grid layout for viewing, deleting, and organizing bookmarks, alongside Backup & Reset for saving or restoring a setup.

Who uses it and how

  • Everyday users on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, or Opera who install MYNT from the Chrome Web Store, AMO, or the Edge Add-ons store and keep the default new-tab behaviour otherwise unchanged.
  • Multilingual users, supported by the project's i18n and l10n topics and its "Currently Supported Languages" documentation, who need the interface translated rather than English-only.
  • Privacy-conscious users who switch the integrated search away from Google to DuckDuckGo, Bing, or Brave Search while keeping the same New Tab layout.
  • Users who want a low-effort dashboard: the to-do list, weather widget, and shortcuts cover daily task and information needs without opening separate web apps.
  • Contributors, including first-time ones — the repository carries the good-first-issue and hactoberfest topics, and the README lists Contributing, Issues and Support, and a Privacy Policy as entry points.

Getting started

Install MYNT from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons (AMO), or Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or try it without installing from the hosted page at https://prem-k-r.github.io/MaterialYouNewTab/. The README also provides an Installation Guide and a Download section for manual setup.

How it compares

No comparable new-tab extensions are named in the facts provided for this entry, so it stands alone in this registry. The facts do not list paid products that MYNT displaces, and no pricing, subscription, or hosted-tier model is mentioned.

When to use it — and when not to

There is nothing to operate here: no database, no storage backend, no SMTP, no server — MYNT is a client-side extension held entirely in the browser, so "self-hosting" means loading the extension or visiting the GitHub Pages demo. Users who need a new-tab page to sync across devices through a vendor account, or who will not grant an extension control of the New Tab page, should look elsewhere. Be aware of two honest caveats: the project carries 64 open issues, and the README excerpt supplied here is truncated partway through the Backup & Reset feature, so the full documentation set is not visible from this entry alone.

project readme (upstream, from github) — read inline


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.

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Features • Installation Guide • Download • Currently Supported Languages
Contributing • Star History • Issues and Support • Privacy Policy • License

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🔴 🟡 🟢 Test live: https://prem-k-r.github.io/MaterialYouNewTab/

✨ Features

  • Integrated Search: Search directly from the New Tab using your preferred search engine — Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Brave Search, YouTube, Wikipedia, and more, with integrated voice typing.
  • Customizable Themes: Choose from a selection of themes or use the built-in color picker to match your style.
  • Wallpaper: Upload your own wallpapers or enable daily random images sourced from Lorem Picsum.
  • Personalized Greeting: Add a custom message or your name, so you're greeted each time you open a new tab.
  • Clock & Time Display: Choose between a modern analog or digital clock.
  • Live Weather Updates: View real-time temperature, conditions, humidity, feels like, and max-min temperature values. Supports °C and °F with location customization.
  • Quick Shortcuts: Access common platforms (YouTube, Email, WhatsApp, etc.) or add your own shortcuts for instant navigation.
  • AI Tools: Open ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Claude, DeepSeek, and more with one click.
  • To-Do List: Manage daily tasks, pin important ones, and enjoy automatic cleanup at the start of each day (pinned tasks reset to pending).
  • Sidebar Bookmarks: View, delete, and organize bookmarks in either list or grid layout.
  • Google Apps: Quickly launch Gmail, Drive, Docs, and other Google services.
  • Backup & Reset: Save or restore your setup anytime, or reset everything to default with one click.
  • Language Support: Use the extension in your preferred language for better accessibility.
  • Browser Compatibility: Supports all Chromium-based browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera, as well as Firefox-based browsers like Firefox and Zen.

📥 Installation Guide

Download

  1. Development Version (v3.3.*)

    • Clone the Repository: Use the following command to clone the repository:

      git clone https://github.com/prem-k-r/MaterialYouNewTab.git

    • Alternatively, download the latest version as a ZIP file by clicking below:

      Download ZIP

    • You can also download the ZIP file by clicking on the Code button. On the repository page, look for a green button labeled Code. Click on the Code button, and in the dropdown menu, select Download ZIP.

  2. Stable Release (v3.3)

Download from GitHub Download from Chrome Web Store Download from Microsoft Edge Download from Mozilla Add-ons

Installation

Chromium Chromium-Based Browsers

  1. Install from Chrome Web Store or Microsoft Edge Add-ons:

    Or follow the manual steps below:

  2. Manual Installation:

    • Prepare the Extension Folder:

      • Ensure you’ve cloned the repository or downloaded the ZIP file and extracted it.

    • Open Extensions Page: Open your preferred browser and enter the following text in the address bar:

      • Chrome Chrome: chrome://extensions

      • Edge Edge: edge://extensions

      • Brave Brave: brave://extensions

      • Opera Opera: opera://extensions

    • Enable Developer Mode:

      • Turn on Developer Mode in the extensions page.

    • Load Unpacked Extension:

      • Click on Load unpacked and select your extracted extension folder.

  3. Additional Steps ONLY for Opera (or Opera GX):

[!NOTE] Opera does not support replacing the default New Tab.
This method only sets the extension as a startup page.

Click here for the workaround
  • Go to the Settings.
  • Scroll to the On startup section (use the search option if needed).
  • Click on Open a specific page or set of pages and then click on Add a new page.
  • Add the following (replace 32-character extension ID if installed manually) to the Site URL:
chrome-extension://jjpokbgpiljgndebfoljdeihhkpcpfgl/index.html

  • To find the extension ID:

    • Go to opera://extensions, find the extension, and copy the 32-character ID from its details.

  • To simulate new tabs:

    • Bookmark the extension page to access new tab pages manually.

    • Or, right-click the tab and select Duplicate tab.

Below are screenshots of the process to guide you through each step visually.

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Firefox Firefox
  1. Install from Firefox Add-ons
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  1. Update the Homepage:

    • Open Firefox and obtain the UUID:

      • Hover over the New Tab button (next to the tab close button). A tooltip will display the extension's unique ID, which looks like this: 0f31e1c1-d63c-4660-b950-8bfbda3bb20a. Copy or note this ID.
      • Alternatively, type about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox in the address bar and find the extension's UUID there.

    • Open Settings and navigate to Home, or type about:preferences#home in the address bar.

    • Under the Homepage and new windows section, select Custom URLs....

    • Paste the following URL, replacing the ID with your actual UUID:

      moz-extension://e31d6701-f699-414f-bb4c-8fde495c432e/index.html

    • This will update both your homepage and new tab to the extension.

  2. Additional Steps ONLY for Zen Browser :

    • Open a new tab and go to about:config.

    • Accept the risk and continue if prompted.

    • In the search bar, type:

      zen.urlbar.replace-newtab

    • Set its value to false by clicking the toggle icon.

    This ensures the browser does not override the custom New Tab page set by the extension.

  3. Manual Installation (Temporary):

    • Clone the repository or download and extract the ZIP file.

    • Prepare the Manifest:

      • Delete the existing manifest.json file.
      • Rename manifest(firefox).json to manifest.json.

    • Load Temporary Add-on:

      • Go to about:debugging#/runtime/this-firefox, select "This Firefox", then click Load Temporary Add-on.
      • Browse and select the updated manifest.json.

🌐 Currently Supported Languages (32)

Language Code Translator(s)
  English en XengShi, Prem
  Arabic - العربية ar-SA Mazen
  Azerbaijani - Azərbaycanca az Hasan Bakhtiar
  Bangla - বাংলা bn It'z RJ, Prem
  Chinese (Simplified) - 简体中文 zh-CN Guy Berryman, Tianli, Konsento, HdShare
  Chinese (Traditional) - 繁體中文 zh-TW C. Y. Tseng
  Czech - Čeština cz Michal Šmahel
  French - Français fr 422.io
  German - Deutsch de Prem
  Greek - Ελληνικά el Lefteris T.
  Hindi - हिंदी hi XengShi, Prem
  Hungarian - Magyar hu Zan1456, smurf11k
  Indonesian - Bahasa Indonesia idn Ayyas-RF
  Italian - Italiano it Claudio Di Maio
  Japanese - 日本語 ja XengShi, S-H-Y-A, Konsento
  Korean - 한국어 ko XengShi, eunsunglee0524
  Marathi - मराठी mr Prem, Pratik Lokhande, Anand Naik Gaonkar
  Nepali - नेपाली ne Bikash Shresha
  Persian - فارسی fa AMIRHOSSEIN
  Polish - Polski pl Dawid Warkowski
  Portuguese - Português pt-BR Maycon Vitor Correa
  Russian - Русский ru giwi, CodWiz
  Slovenian - Slovenščina sl-SI Linux-Alex
  Spanish - Español es-ES XengShi, Isaac Vergara, Saúl Palacios
  Swedish - Svenska sv HELLOEMPO
  Tamil - தமிழ் ta தமிழ்நேரம்
  Thai - ภาษาไทย th Prin
  Turkish - Türkçe tr Nobody, Kerim Ölçer
  Ukrainian - Українська uk Serhii Lozytskyi, smurf11k
  Urdu - اردو ur Asfandiyar Khan
  Uzbek - O'zbek uz Firdavs, S0ME2
  Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt vn Diep, Tuan

Check the Translation Status Page for an overview of completed languages and missing strings analysis.

If you'd like to contribute quotes in any of the languages used in MYNT, check out Multilingual Quotes.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you’d like to contribute:

  1. Follow the guidelines in the CONTRIBUTING.md file.
  2. Fork the repository.
  3. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/YourFeature.
  4. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add Your Feature'.
  5. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/YourFeature.
  6. Open a pull request.

⭐ Star History

Here is the star history chart for the MYNT: Material You New Tab repository. It shows the growth of stars over time, reflecting the increasing interest and support for the project.

Star History Chart

❓ Issues and Support

  • If you encounter any issues or bugs, feel free to open an issue on GitHub.
  • For general questions or support, you can contact the repository maintainers through the Telegram group: Join here.

🛡 Privacy Policy

MYNT: Material You New Tab prioritizes your privacy and is focused solely on providing a better browsing experience. We make the following commitments:

  • No commercialization — absolutely no ads, paid features, or premium tiers
  • No trackers — no data collection, analytics, or background reporting of any kind
  • No access to personal information — all settings, cache, and preferences are stored locally in your browser

For more details, read our Privacy Policy.

📜 License

Copyright (C) 2024-2026 Prem Kumar

Copyright (C) 2023-2025 XengShi

This extension is the continuation of XengShi's Material You NewTab (Learn more).

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). This means you must not distribute this software, whether original or modified, to any platform without its source code or the reference to its original source code. See the LICENSE file for details.

Frequently asked questions

Is MaterialYouNewTab free to use?

MaterialYouNewTab is open source under the GPL-3.0 licence. There is no licence fee and no seat count — you can self-host it or, where the project offers one, pay a vendor for a managed version instead.

What does MaterialYouNewTab do?

MY NewTab: A Simple New Tab (browser's home page) inspired with Google's 'Material You' design

What is MaterialYouNewTab written in?

MaterialYouNewTab is primarily written in JavaScript. Its source is publicly available at https://github.com/prem-k-r/MaterialYouNewTab, and it has 758 GitHub stars.