PokeTab | New Tab Pokémon Experience & Showdown Helper

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• Apr 30, 2026
  description

  With PokeTab, you can bring your favourite Pokémon straight to your browser and turn your new tab page into a colourful Pokémon experience. See a randomly chosen Pokémon with its own colour scheme, comprehensive details, and more each time you open a new tab.
  
  Designed to be sleek & minimal, Poketab has rich features that we know you will love.
  
  Encounter a new Pokemon and their distinct colors in an eye-catching gradient every time you open a new tab. 
  
  In depth details about the pokemon on screen.
  
  Have a favorite generation? You can filter out some or all generations & only have your favorite one show up. 
  
  Keep track of pokemon encounters with the inbuilt tracker system. Choose your team of 6 & take on the web, level up & collect experience with every encounter.
  
  Completely customisable weather, date & time, whether you want fahrenheit or celsius, prefer long or short format dates, are a 24 hour lover or hater, there is plenty of customisation. With all the data being pulled from your local machine & the OpenWeeatherAPI.
  
  Why Choose PokeTab?
  
  PokeTab is designed for Trainers who want to add a touch of Pokémon magic to their everyday browsing. With its rich features and customization options, PokeTab offers a unique, engaging, and visually appealing experience for you, everytime.
  
  How It Works
  
  Automatic Updates: PokeTab checks for new Pokémon data monthly to ensure you always have the latest information.
  Offline Functionality: PokeTab works offline with limited functionality. You can still enjoy your Pokémon encounters, but images may not render.
  Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. We never access or sell your data.
  
  Installation
  
  Add PokeTab to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.
  Open a new tab and start enjoying random Pokémon encounters.
  Customize your settings by clicking the Pokéball icon in the top right corner.
  Bring the world of Pokémon to your browser with PokeTab and make every new tab a delightful surprise.
  
  Links
  https://poketab.com/terms-conditions/
  https://poketab.com/privacy-policy/
  https://poketab.com/frequently-asked-questions/

  Explore the world of Pokémon every time you open a new tab.
  
  PokeTab replaces your new tab page with a randomly selected Pokémon, matched with a dynamic color gradient and key Dex information. It is designed to feel fun, lightweight, and customizable 
  while keeping your browsing experience smooth.
  
  Features
  •	Random Pokémon encounter on every new tab
  •	Dynamic color gradients based on each Pokémon
  •	Generation filters (show only the regions you want)
  •	Team of 6 tracker with encounter progression
  •	Pokémon details panel for quick reference
  •	Customizable weather, date, and time widgets
  •	Celsius/Fahrenheit and display format options
  •	Optional offline support (some assets may be limited offline)
  
  Includes built-in Pokémon Showdown Helper for:
  •	pokemonshowdown.com
  •	play.pokemonshowdown.com
  •	replay.pokemonshowdown.com
  
  Helper highlights:
  •	Live type effectiveness breakdowns (x4, x2, x1, x0.5, x0.25, x0)
  •	Ability-aware and item-aware matchup context
  •	Hazard and status summary for faster decisions
  •	Quick controls for compact mode, pinning, and visibility
  
  Why Use PokeTab
  PokeTab is built for Pokémon fans who want their browser to feel more personal and engaging. Whether you want a casual surprise each tab or a focused generation-based experience, PokeTab gives you full control.
  
  Privacy
  Your settings and local experience data are stored on your device.
  PokeTab does not sell your personal data.
  
  Get Started
  1.	Add PokeTab from the Chrome Web Store
  2.	Open a new tab to start your first encounter
  3.	Click the Pokéball icon to customize settings
  4.	Visit Pokémon Showdown to use the helper panel
  
  Links
  Terms: https://poketab.com/terms-conditions/
  Privacy: https://poketab.com/privacy-policy/
  FAQ: https://poketab.com/frequently-asked-questions/

• Apr 30, 2026
  short_description

  Explore the amazing world of Pokémon while surfing the web with dynamic gradients, information & more.

  Turn every new tab into a Pokémon encounter with dynamic gradients, Dex details, generation filters, and a built-in Showdown Helper.

• Apr 30, 2026
  name

  PokeTab

  PokeTab | New Tab Pokémon Experience & Showdown Helper

• Apr 30, 2026
  category

  lifestyle/entertainment

  lifestyle/fun

• Apr 30, 2026
  host_permissions

  https://api.openweathermap.org/, https://api.ipify.org/, https://pokeapi.co/api/

  https://pokeapi.co/api/, https://api.open-meteo.com/, https://api.bigdatacloud.net/

Permissions & access

Permissions

storagenotifications

Host access

https://pokeapi.co/api/, https://api.open-meteo.com/, https://api.bigdatacloud.net/

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