Hsu's Minimal New Tab Clock

A minimal new tab clock

Hsu's Minimal New Tab Clock transforms the browser’s default new tab page into a clean, distraction-free clock designed for clarity, simplicity, and fast access to the current time and date. Instead of filling the screen with widgets, shortcuts, news feeds, or extra panels, it focuses on a single job: showing a large digital clock in a calm, lightweight layout that feels easy to read at a glance. This makes it especially suitable for users who want a more minimal browsing experience and prefer their new tab page to stay visually quiet and purposeful. Every time a new tab is opened, the extension displays the current time prominently on a custom page built around readability. Users can choose between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats to match personal preference or regional convention. In 12-hour mode, an am or pm indicator is shown, while 24-hour mode presents a straightforward digital display. The extension also lets users decide whether seconds should remain visible, which is helpful for those who want either a precise live clock or a steadier, less active display. The date can also be shown or hidden, allowing the page to become even more minimal when desired. Customization is one of the extension’s strongest features. It includes several built-in themes: light, dark, red, plum, navy, cyan, green, and beige. For users who want a more personalized look, a custom theme option with a color picker is also available. This allows the page styling to be based on a selected color so the clock page can better match a preferred mood, workspace, or desktop appearance. The controls for these options are kept compact and accessible in the header, helping users adjust the experience without cluttering the main clock view. The extension is built to be convenient for frequent use. Theme selection and display settings are organized into separate menus, and keyboard shortcuts make common adjustments faster. Users can switch hour formats, show or hide the date, and show or hide seconds directly from the keyboard. The clock updates continuously and refreshes when the tab becomes visible again or regains focus, helping keep the displayed time accurate. Selected preferences, including theme, custom color, time format, and visibility options, are saved using browser storage and restored automatically on future new tabs for a consistent experience. Key Features: - Replaces the default new tab page with a minimal full-page digital clock. - Supports both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats, including am/pm in 12-hour mode. - Lets you show or hide the date for a cleaner or more informative layout. - Lets you show or hide seconds to control how dynamic the display appears. - Includes built-in themes: light, dark, red, plum, navy, cyan, green, and beige. - Offers a custom theme color picker for more personalized page styling. - Saves settings in browser storage so preferences persist across sessions. How It Works: 1. Install the extension and open a new browser tab. 2. The standard new tab page is replaced with a large digital clock and an optional date display. 3. Open the theme menu to choose a built-in theme or select a custom color. 4. Open the settings menu to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time, and to show or hide the date and seconds. 5. Use keyboard shortcuts for quick control of time format, date visibility, and seconds visibility. 6. The clock updates continuously and refreshes when the tab becomes active again. 7. Your selected settings are stored locally and restored automatically each time you open a new tab. Privacy: - No personal data collected. Settings are stored locally using browser storage to preserve your preferences.