New Tab Fortune

Replaces the New Tab page with a random unix fortune.

What is New Tab Fortune?

New Tab Fortune is a Chrome extension developed by St. John Johnson, and its main feature is "Replaces the New Tab page with a random unix fortune.".

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Download New Tab Fortune Extension CRX File

Download New Tab Fortune extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        Remember the good old Unix Fortune command?  This extension shows you a random fortune message each time you open a new tab.  

Version 1.3:
Added dark mode option.

Version 1.2:
Added ability to enter your own custom fortune files.  Data is now stored across synced browsers.

Version 1.1:
Adds fortunes from Calvin & Hobbes, Chuck Norris, Simpsons Chalkboard, Disc World, Family Guy, Forest Gump, Firefly, Futurama, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Homer Simpson, Star Wars, and X-Files

Version 1.0:
Contains fortunes from fortune-mod_1.99.1 via Debian

Want to see more fortunes?  Contact me with more fortune files.

Code licensed under MIT, some fortune files under GPL                    

Extension Basic Information

Name New Tab Fortune New Tab Fortune
ID jabfjoojiboeejfkgakhdocjdmhpnnkp
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/new-tab-fortune/jabfjoojiboeejfkgakhdocjdmhpnnkp
Description Replaces the New Tab page with a random unix fortune.
File Size 1.3 MB
Installation Count 40
Current Version 1.3.0
Last Updated 2020-01-17
Publish Date 2020-01-16
Rating 3.29/5 Total 7 Ratings
Developer St. John Johnson
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://github.com/stjohnjohnson/chrome-newtabfortune
Help Page URL https://github.com/stjohnjohnson/chrome-newtabfortune/issues
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
{
    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "manifest_version": 2,
    "name": "New Tab Fortune",
    "description": "Replaces the New Tab page with a random unix fortune.",
    "version": "1.3.0",
    "chrome_url_overrides": {
        "newtab": "fortune.html"
    },
    "icons": {
        "128": "icon128.png",
        "48": "icon48.png"
    },
    "permissions": [
        "storage"
    ]
}