Offline Start Page - Private New Tab

A customizable Chrome new tab dashboard with bookmarks, notes, tasks, read-only Google Tasks, ICS calendar, RSS, and weather.

Offline Start Page — Your Private, Customizable New Tab Dashboard Make every new tab a useful, organized workspace. Offline Start Page replaces Chrome's default New Tab page with a fast, customizable dashboard for your favorite websites, bookmarks, notes, tasks, calendars, RSS feeds, and weather. Designed with privacy and simplicity in mind, it works offline for your locally stored content, requires no developer account, and keeps your dashboard data on your device by default. KEY FEATURES Customizable Pages and Widgets Create multiple pages to organize your websites, shortcuts, and tools. Arrange widgets in flexible columns, adjust their widths, and combine widgets using Dual Sections. Bookmarks and Website Shortcuts Organize your favorite websites with customizable layouts, icons, and link appearances. Choose compact lists or visual tiles to match your preferences. Google Tasks Integration Optionally connect your Google account to view your task lists, upcoming tasks, and completed tasks directly on your dashboard. Access is read-only, so your Google Tasks cannot be modified through the extension. Calendar Widget View upcoming appointments and meetings from HTTPS ICS calendar subscriptions, including compatible Outlook and Google Calendar feeds. Supports recurring events, configurable date ranges, and expandable event notes. No separate calendar account connection is required. Offline Tasks and Notes Keep personal to-do lists and notes directly on your dashboard, available without an internet connection. RSS Feed Reader Follow updates from your favorite websites and blogs without opening multiple tabs. Organize feeds into widgets and refresh them when connected. Weather and Forecasts Check weather conditions using Open-Meteo. Add weather widgets or enable an optional five-day forecast in the dashboard header. Personalized Appearance Choose light, dark, or automatic themes. Customize dashboard density, widget appearance, link styles, and layout. Smart Widget Controls Quickly adjust widget widths and appearance from convenient menus. Use organized settings for more detailed configuration, including conditional visibility and scheduling options. English and Arabic Use the dashboard in English or Arabic, with right-to-left interface support. BACKUP, SYNC, AND RECOVERY Local Storage by Default Your dashboard is stored on your device without requiring an account with the extension developer. Optional Chrome Sync Enable Chrome Sync to synchronize supported dashboard settings and content between compatible Chrome installations. Backup and Restore Export and import dashboard backups, recover earlier local revisions, and import compatible Start.me bookmark exports. PRIVACY AND ONLINE FEATURES Offline Start Page does not require registration with the extension developer. Google Tasks access is optional and limited to read-only task data. Calendar subscriptions are configured separately through their ICS links. Private calendar subscription links and cached calendar events are stored locally and are excluded from dashboard exports and Chrome Sync. Online features such as Google Tasks, calendar subscriptions, RSS feeds, weather, and website icons make network requests when used. Some features may request permission to access their selected services or websites. WHAT'S NEW IN RECENT VERSIONS • Added optional read-only Google Tasks integration. • Added an ICS Calendar widget with recurring events and expandable notes. • Redesigned dashboard and widget settings with clearer sections and compact layouts. • Improved quick-access controls for widget width and link appearance. • Added an optional five-day weather forecast in the dashboard header. • Improved widget organization, Dual Section controls, and link layouts. • Enhanced Chrome Sync status, RSS reliability, and dashboard recovery. • Improved English and Arabic translations, RTL layouts, and responsive design. Offline Start Page helps you stay organized, keep your favorite tools within reach, and make better use of every new tab.