Minimalist Speed Dial - New Tab Shortcuts

About

Turn your New Tab into a clean, fast speed dial.

This extension replaces the default New Tab page with a minimalist layout: a search bar, a live clock, and a customizable grid of shortcuts. Add, edit, and organize shortcuts in seconds—perfect if you want more than the standard number of tiles.

Why install it

- More shortcuts, less clutter: keep your favorite sites one click away
- Beautiful themes: 6 preset themes inspired by macOS wallpapers (Dark, Light, Tahoe, Sequoia, Sonoma, Monterey) or upload your own background image
- Live clock & date: always visible above the search bar, auto-detects your system's 12/24-hour format
- Fast to use: add/edit/remove shortcuts directly from the New Tab
- Sync across devices: your shortcuts and theme sync via Chrome Sync
- Minimalist design: Apple-inspired typography, clean spacing, zero bloat
- Lightweight: under 50KB total, no frameworks, instant load

What's new in v1.1

- 6 beautiful preset themes + custom background image upload
- Live clock and date display
- Search button appears when you type
- Improved text readability on all backgrounds

What's new in v1.2

- Full keyboard accessibility: navigate all shortcuts with Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys
- Screen reader support: ARIA roles and labels on every interactive element
- Focus management: modal focus trap with Escape-to-close
- Reduced motion support for users who prefer less animation