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Tab Widgets - Custom New Tab Dashboard

Turn every new tab into a customizable dashboard with widgets for weather, tasks, notes, and more.

4.118 reviews~2K+ usersMusic & AudioBy tabwidgets.com
Freemium
Updated 2026-09-01

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Overview

Your most-used tab. Now your most useful. 70 widgets. No account required. Free to use. Turn every new tab into a fully customizable workspace — notes, tasks, calendar, inbox, AI, live markets, Spotify, smart home controls, and more. Drag, drop, resize — done. Whether you keep it minimal or build a full command centre, everything loads instantly and works the way you want it to. ──────────────────────────────── ★ NEW IN 2026 • New name — New Tab Widgets is now Tab Widgets • Video backgrounds — use MP4, WebM, OGG, or MOV files as your dashboard background • Wallpaper effects — tune background blur, entrance animation, zoom, and exit timing • Animated GIF backgrounds — add motion with uploaded GIF wallpapers • Page preset copy and paste — copy a dashboard page and import it later or share it • Google Drive widget (PRO) — search files, open recent uploads, and drag files in to upload • Bookmarks widget — search saved bookmarks and quickly open recent saved links • Multiple Gmail accounts (PRO) — connect more than one inbox • Background sync (PRO) — keep supported backgrounds in sync across devices • To-Do & Reminders widget — manage tasks with due dates and notifications • Daily Quote widget — start every tab with a fresh dose of inspiration • Currency Converter widget — convert between world currencies instantly • Unit Converter widget — quick conversions for length, weight, temperature, and more • Word of the Day widget — expand your vocabulary daily • TradingView live charts and stock ticker widgets • AI chat widgets for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Perplexity • System Monitor for real-time CPU and memory stats • Sony Bravia TV Remote widget — control your TV directly from your dashboard • Picture-in-Picture mode — pop any widget into a floating overlay • Pre-configured news feed widgets • Cloud sync improvements and performance updates ──────────────────────────────── 🚀 WHY TAB WIDGETS? → Built for the tab you open all day — your workspace is always one click away → 70 widgets and growing — the largest library of any new tab extension → No sign-up, no account, no tracking required → Drag-and-drop layout with resizable widgets → Multiple pages for work, personal, trading, hobbies → Free plan with 10 widgets and 1 page — no time limits ──────────────────────────────── 🧠 PRODUCTIVITY Everything you need, right where you already are. 📝 Sticky Notes – Quick notes, to-dos, and reminders ✅ To-Do & Reminders – Manage tasks with due dates and notifications 💬 Daily Quote – A fresh quote every time you open a tab 📖 Word of the Day – Learn something new daily 💱 Currency Converter – Convert currencies instantly 📏 Unit Converter – Quick conversions for everyday use ☀️ Weather – Current conditions and forecast summaries at a glance 📅 Google Calendar (PRO) – See upcoming events at a glance 📧 Gmail (PRO) – Read and jump into email threads instantly, now with multiple accounts 📁 Google Drive (PRO) – Search Drive files, open recent uploads, and drag files in to upload 📰 RSS Feeds – Follow news, blogs, and podcasts in one place 🔎 Search – Use your default engine or add custom providers 📚 Bookmarks – Quick access to saved sites 🔗 Links & Link Groups – Shortcuts to your go-to sites (PRO: custom icons) ⏳ Countdown – Track deadlines and events ⏱️ Timer – Time-box tasks and meetings 🍅 Pomodoro Timer – Structured focus sessions with breaks 🧮 Calculator – Fast calculations with history 📋 Clipboard Buttons – One-click copy for frequent text 🕰️ World Clock – Multiple time zones, analog or digital ──────────────────────────────── 🤖 AI ASSISTANTS Chat with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, or Perplexity directly from your dashboard. No context switching. No extra tabs. Just ask. ──────────────────────────────── 📈 MARKETS & TRADING Built for people who check markets throughout the day. 📊 TradingView Charts – Live, interactive price charts 💹 Stock Ticker – Track stocks, ETFs, and crypto in real time 📰 Market News – Financial news via RSS feeds ──────────────────────────────── 🎮 ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 🎵 Spotify (PRO) – Mini-player with playback and search 🎮 Steam – Launch games directly 🖼️ Art – Rotating curated artworks 🖼️ Image Widget (PRO) – Display your own photos 📸 Instagram · 🎵 TikTok · 📌 Pinterest – Social feeds at a glance ──────────────────────────────── 💡 SMART HOME Control your environment without leaving your tab. 💡 Hue Scenes – Switch Philips Hue scenes instantly 💡 Hue Groups – Adjust brightness, color, and power 🎉 Hue Bookmark – Change lighting and open a URL in one click 📺 Sony Bravia Remote – Control your TV from your dashboard ──────────────────────────────── 🌐 UTILITIES 🖼️ Iframe – Embed any website (Grafana, dashboards, anything) 🌐 Top Sites & Recently Visited – Quick access to browsing history 🧠 System Monitor – Real-time CPU and memory stats 🛒 OzBargain – Latest Australian deals ⛽ FuelWatch (WA) – Today’s and tomorrow’s fuel prices ──────────────────────────────── 🎨 CUSTOMIZATION Make it yours. 🖼️ Backgrounds – Millions of HD wallpapers or your own images 🎥 Video Backgrounds – Use uploaded videos for subtle motion 🖼️ GIF Backgrounds – Keep animated GIF wallpapers moving 🎛️ Wallpaper Effects – Adjust blur, zoom, and entrance/exit animation 📖 Multiple Pages – Separate dashboards for different workflows (PRO: unlimited) 📋 Page Presets – Copy a page setup and paste it later or share it 🎨 Custom CSS (PRO) – Full control over design and layout ☁️ Cloud Sync (PRO) – Sync your setup, including supported backgrounds, across devices 🖼️ Welcome Screen – Clean time and date overlay ──────────────────────────────── 🔐 FREE vs PRO The free plan is not a trial — it’s a fully functional dashboard with up to 10 widgets and

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