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Cool New Tab is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in October 2026.

Cool New Tab

Cool New Tab Chrome extension security report

ID: omncapjeakhcnfcimonjipchlcegbeed

Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
3.2.7
Size
0.84 MB
Rating
5.0/5
Reviews
5
Users
13
Type
Extension
Updated
Oct 3, 2026
Category
Make_chrome_yours Functionality
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
https://heckthetech.github.io/coolnewtab/
Privacy
Privacy Policy
Help
Help Center
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
13

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
search
Permission
Low
This permission accesses search functionality. Rated Low because it only interacts with the browser's search feature without accessing search history.
sidePanel
Permission
Low
This permission adds custom panels to the browser interface. Rated Low because it only affects browser UI elements and cannot access page content.

About this extension

Replaces the new tab page with a cool bloat-free new tab by HeckTheTech.

Read the publisher’s full description

Cool New Tab — Productive Start Page. Turn your web browsing start into a fast, aesthetic & fully customizable dashboard. ✨ Access bookmarks, day to day sites, and sites instantly with fewer clicks. 👌Main goal is Productivity: less clicks, faster browsing while keeping clean, Minimal yet aesthetic look with smooth design choice. Fully Customizable: Personalize every element to your style. Stay focused. Stay fast. Stay cool.🔥

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
3.2.7
Latest
0.84 MBNot scanned—
54fe740dc85d04fdc5451fd95480618a3991089c0529c95eafdb5818e30989bf
3.0.1
0.81 MBNot scanned—
d5a8457c6b8fd4cc9f5e483ab1839823c70f724eab674feccbe6afc3f5ebb50e
3.0.0
0.81 MBNot scanned—
d5a8457c6b8fd4cc9f5e483ab1839823c70f724eab674feccbe6afc3f5ebb50e
2.8.4
0.68 MBNot scanned—
d5a8457c6b8fd4cc9f5e483ab1839823c70f724eab674feccbe6afc3f5ebb50e
2.8.1
0.66 MBNot scanned—
42e579c3d145e3d5c60ae56774b65352deeee23f1bc75933d8d0fa8396678b6b
2.5.0
0.37 MBNot scanned—
b55ebdef30f1140a7365506d6bf88f58b2c1725a2592a3eb1d3cf5cdb817d324
2.4.2
0.71 MBNot scanned—
42e579c3d145e3d5c60ae56774b65352deeee23f1bc75933d8d0fa8396678b6b
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