Booksurf - newtab, speeddial

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

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: booksurf@nimbusurf.com