Shadow Tab

A sleek, stealth-mode new tab extension with zero-flash redirects for a dark-mode browser. Includes customizable colors and timing.

As of June 2026, Shadow Tab has — users in the Developer Tools category.

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Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

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Version

0.1.1

Manifest V3

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: None declared

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About

**Tired of being blinded every time you open a new tab?**

Most "New Tab Redirect" extensions have a fatal flaw: they show a split-second white screen before your dark dashboard loads. This is known as the Flash of Unstyled Content (FOUC), and it's a nightmare for dark-mode users.

**Meet Shadow Tab.**

Shadow Tab was built with a single mission: to provide the fastest, smoothest transition to your homepage of choice. By utilizing a "Pre-Paint Injection" technique, Shadow Tab forces the browser to render a dark background at the millisecond the tab is created.

**Key Features:** 

● **Instant Dark Mode:** No white flash, ever. 

● **Stealth Branding:** A matte UI that blends perfectly with Chrome’s system theme. 

● **Customizable:** Match the background color perfectly to your specific homepage or dashboard (Homepage.dev, Heimdall, etc.). 

● **Privacy First:** We don't track you. We don't even have a server. Your data stays in your browser. 

● **Lightweight:** Minimal impact on system resources.

**Perfect for users of:** Homepage, Homarr, Heimdall, Dashy, or any custom-coded CSS dashboard.

**Save your eyes. Switch to Shadow Tab.**