1. Screenshot YouTube
Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Best Empty New Tab Page Alternatives in 2026
Empty New Tab Page is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Empty New Tab Page
With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
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Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empty New Tab Page (original) | — | — | Free | With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails. |
| Screenshot YouTube | — | — | Free | Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click. |
| Screen Recorder | — | — | Free | Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio |
| Infinity New Tab (Pro) | — | — | Free | Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page |
| YouTube™ Dual Subtitles | — | — | Free | YouTube bilingual subtitles, simultaneous display of two languages, supports custom styles. |
| Flow Chat for YouTube Live | — | — | Free | Chrome Extension for Flow Chat Messages on YouTube Live. |
| Youtube TV On PC | — | — | Free | Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device. |
| YouTube Row Fixer | — | — | Free | A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue |
| Vertical Tabs in Side Panel | — | — | Free | Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar. |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t. |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
Empty New Tab Page alternatives in detail
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2. Screen Recorder
Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
3. Infinity New Tab (Pro)
Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
4. YouTube™ Dual Subtitles
YouTube bilingual subtitles, simultaneous display of two languages, supports custom styles.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: YouTube bilingual subtitles, simultaneous display of two languages, supports custom styles.
5. Flow Chat for YouTube Live
Chrome Extension for Flow Chat Messages on YouTube Live.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Chrome Extension for Flow Chat Messages on YouTube Live.
6. Youtube TV On PC
Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
7. YouTube Row Fixer
A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: A browser extension for customizing the videos per row and to fix big thumbnail issue
8. Vertical Tabs in Side Panel
Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Display and manage tabs vertically in the browser sidebar.
9. Return YouTube Dislike
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Another popular YouTube extension: Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
10. Video Speed Controller
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces Empty New Tab Page: Another popular YouTube extension: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Empty New Tab Page?
Screenshot YouTube is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Take a screenshot of any YouTube video with one click.
Is there a free alternative to Empty New Tab Page?
Yes — Screenshot YouTube, Screen Recorder, Infinity New Tab (Pro) are free.