The Firefox new tab is opened dozens of times a day. By default, it shows recent sites and suggested content. Here is every way you can customize it.
Default Firefox new tab
Firefox's default new tab shows:
- Shortcuts to recently visited sites
- Pocket (reading list integration)
- Sponsored content (can be disabled in settings)
To customize: Right-click on the new tab → click the gear icon (top right) → toggle sections on/off.
You can disable sponsored content and Pocket from this panel without installing any extension.
Blank new tab
If you want a completely blank new tab:
- Go to
about:config - Search for
browser.newtabpage.enabled - Set it to
false
Firefox will show a blank page on every new tab.
Custom URL as new tab
To open a specific URL on every new tab:
- Install a "New Tab Redirect" extension from Firefox Add-ons
- Set the URL to any page
New tab replacement extensions
Extensions that replace the new tab with a different tool:
Information dashboards:
- Weather and Clock Dashboard — Current weather + clock
- Stock Market Dashboard — Live stock ticker
- News Widget Dashboard — RSS headlines
Productivity:
- Daily Planner and To-Do List — Task list
- Habit Tracker — Monthly habit grid
- Quick Calculator — Calculator + unit conversion
Navigation:
- Speed Dial Hub — Visual site shortcuts
One at a time
Only one extension can replace the new tab. If you install multiple new tab replacement extensions, the last one installed takes effect.
Recommendation
The right new tab depends on what information or tool you open most. For most people: either a task list (Daily Planner) or ambient information (Weather or News) is the most useful change.
The new tab extensions listed are from a series of 11 Firefox extensions I built — see the full series.
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