Booksurf - newtab, speeddial

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• Apr 22, 2026
  description

  Booksurf replaces your new tab with a clean, minimal speed dial and bookmark manager. Your favorite sites and saved links are always one tab away, organized exactly the way you want them.
  Personalize your experience with custom background images and a layout that stays out of your way.
  Everything is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data sent anywhere.

  Transform your new tab into a powerful, beautiful command center for your bookmarks.
  
  Booksurf replaces Chrome's default new tab with a fast, customizable speed dial that helps you organize, find, and access your favorite sites in seconds. Whether you're a researcher, student, or productivity enthusiast, Booksurf adapts to your workflow.
  
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  Smart Bookmark Management
  • Flattens all folders into an intuitive "Booksurf Manager" for quick access
  • Drag-and-drop reordering, multi-select, and bulk operations
  • Switch between Grid view (visual speed dial) and List view (compact density)
  
  Stunning Customization
  • Upload up to 50 background images or choose from CPU-friendly textures (gradients, particles, waves, grid)
  • Fine-tune card styling: colors, blur, shadows, corner radius, favicon quality
  • Control typography: font family, size, weight, opacity, and link styling
  • Apply entry animations (fade, slide, scale, bounce) + hover effects (tilt, glow, pulse)
  
  Presets & Themes
  • Instantly apply professionally designed built-in presets
  • Save unlimited custom presets with one click
  • Export/import presets as portable JSON files to share or backup
  
  Performance-Optimized
  • Automatic favicon caching with storage monitoring
  • Background images auto-compressed for fast loading
  • Texture mode for lightweight, dynamic backgrounds
  • Pause slideshow on hover to reduce distraction
  
  Power User Tools
  • Real-time search across titles, URLs, and folder names
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+Click to open in background, Shift+Click for multi-select
  • Import/export bookmark folders as JSON
  • Folder dropdown to find folders easily
  • Toggle "open in new tab" behavior per click
  
  Flexible Import & Export
  • Export any bookmark folder as a portable JSON file to backup or share
  • Import JSON files exported from the Booksurf website or other compatible sources
  • Guided 5-step visual tutorial inside the extension shows exactly how to import folders from the Booksurf website
  • Validate file format automatically: requires `name` + `bookmarks` array with `title`/`url` fields
  • One-click download for exports; drag-and-drop or file picker for imports
  
  Privacy-Respecting
  • All data stays local in your Chrome storage
  • No analytics, no tracking, no external servers
  • Host permissions only for fetching favicons (DuckDuckGo, Google)
  
  
  DESIGNED FOR EVERY WORKFLOW
  • Minimalist mode: hide UI elements for distraction-free browsing
  • Dark/Light theme toggle with system sync
  • Responsive layout that works on any screen size
  • Built-in Help & Documentation modal (press ? or click the book icon)
  
  GET STARTED IN SECONDS
  1. Install Booksurf
  2. Open a new tab to see your speed dial
  3. Click the ⚙️ Settings icon to customize
  4. Use the 📖 Help modal to explore advanced features
  
  Loved by users who value speed, beauty, and control. Join thousands organizing their web with Booksurf.
  
  
  📧 Support & Feedback: [email protected]

• Apr 22, 2026
  short_description

  Organize your bookmarks and browse more productively

  Organize bookmarks with a beautiful, customizable new tab speed dial. Grid/list views, themes, search, and presets.

• Apr 22, 2026
  name

  Booksurf

  Booksurf - newtab, speeddial

• Apr 22, 2026
  permissions

  bookmarks, storage, unlimitedStorage, tabs

  bookmarks, storage, unlimitedStorage

Permissions & access

Permissions

bookmarksstorageunlimitedStorage

Host access

https://icons.duckduckgo.com/*, https://www.google.com/*, https://*.gstatic.com/*

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