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Vimium New Tab Page Chrome Extension Analysis

Tab & Bookmark Productivity

Chrome extension ID: leohhkagdnmgbpfbnflhjmnpcjpcjmgm

A utility extension that enables Vimium keyboard shortcuts to function on new tab pages. It allows users to configure the specific URL used for the new tab page via an options menu.

Developer:Phil Crosby, Ilya Sukhar
Version:1.0
Size:21.61KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

0

Rating

★ 3.7

3 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English (United States)

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Tab & Bookmark Productivity

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a companion extension for Vimium. It aims to solve the limitation of Vimium commands not working on default new tab pages by providing a compatible replacement page.

Inferred product pattern

Niche companion utility designed to extend the functionality of another popular power-user tool.

Review-backed pain points

Some users experience latency compared to the browser's native new tab performance.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of native-level speed/responsiveness as noted by some users.

Tags
Vimium CompanionNew Tab PageKeyboard NavigationProductivity
Target users

- Vimium extension users

- Keyboard-centric power users

- Productivity enthusiasts

Primary use cases

- Using Vimium keyboard commands on new tab pages

- Customizing the new tab page URL for extension compatibility

Positive themes

- General satisfaction

Negative themes

- Performance latency

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed.

Evidence boundary: Extracted from the store listing and a small sample of user reviews. Very limited review data available for sentiment and performance analysis.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support complaints observed.

Reliability

One report of latency making native behavior preferable.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0

- Size: 21.61KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
This is designed to be used as a companion to the Vimium extension. This extension will open new tabs using the Vimium extension's blank new tab page. As a result, Vimium commands will work on new tabs. If desired, the URL for the new tab page can be configured in this extension's options page.

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

Vimium new tab pageVimium keyboard shortcuts new tabVimium companion

Comparison

Vimium new tab vs native

Problem

Vimium not working on new tabkeyboard navigation for new tab

Alternative

Vimium alternativeskeyboard driven browser navigation

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FAQ

What is Vimium New Tab Page mainly used for?
A utility extension that enables Vimium keyboard shortcuts to function on new tab pages. It allows users to configure the specific URL used for the new tab page via an options menu.
What market signals stand out?
Early or small audience with limited review base. Last known update: 11/05/2025.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

Vimium New Tab Page screenshot
Vimium New Tab Page screenshot

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