New Tab Override 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.
Load a custom URL when opening a new tab.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Tab Override (original) | — | — | Free | Load a custom URL when opening a new tab. |
| 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. |
| Custom Progress Bar for YouTube™ | 4.6 | 200K+ | Free | Change Youtube™ progress bar to custom from fun collection. Make your Youtube™ player awesome! |
| 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 |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser | 4.2 | 1M+ | Free | What is the song? Song identifier tells you! |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| YouTube Summary with ChatGPT | 4.3 | 1M+ | Free | Students and researchers triaging long videos, lectures and conference talks. |
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 New Tab Override: 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
Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
YouTube bilingual subtitles, simultaneous display of two languages, supports custom styles.
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: YouTube bilingual subtitles, simultaneous display of two languages, supports custom styles.
Change Youtube™ progress bar to custom from fun collection. Make your Youtube™ player awesome!
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Change Youtube™ progress bar to custom from fun collection. Make your Youtube™ player awesome!
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Another popular YouTube extension: Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Another popular YouTube extension: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Another popular YouTube extension: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Another popular YouTube extension: What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Another popular YouTube extension: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Why it replaces New Tab Override: Another popular YouTube extension: Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Screen Recorder is the closest match. 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
Yes — Screen Recorder, Infinity New Tab (Pro), YouTube™ Dual Subtitles are free.
