New Tab Redirect & Tab Redirect Blocker
Gain control over your workflow. Set every new tab to open a URL you choose—your dashboard, blank page, or any link you configure. Optionally use Tab Redirect Blocker to stay focused: add the sites you want to avoid, with rules you can edit, turn off, or bypass anytime.
Free
$0
- New tab redirect to any URL
- Presets & custom new tab page
- Website blocker (5 rules)
- Overview stats & status panel
- Export / import settings
- 12 languages
Professional
$19
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited block rules
- Scheduled new tab redirect
- Scheduled blocking
- Categories & bulk block
- 5 Active browsers
Startup
$29
- Everything in Pro
- 10 active browsers
- Pay once, use long-term
- All future Pro updates included
How to use New Tab Redirect & Tab Redirect Blocker (3 easy steps)
Install New Tab Redirect
Add the extension from the Web Store and pin it to your toolbar to setup your custom tab environment and enable the tab redirect blocker features instantly.
Configure Your New Tab Redirect
Open the extension settings, choose a preset or enter your custom URL, then click Save changes. Use Test new tab to confirm every new tab opens your chosen page.
Enable New Tab Redirect
Activate your settings to seamlessly redirect blank pages, and use the built-in tab redirect blocker to add distracting websites to your personal block list.
Who uses New Tab Redirect??
People who open tabs all day — land on the right page
If Ctrl+T is muscle memory, a blank tab is wasted time. They set new tab redirect to their inbox, doc, task board, or homepage—where they actually meant to go.
Students & learners — study tabs, not feeds
Research turns into YouTube or Reddit fast. They redirect new tabs to notes or course pages, and block the sites that break a study session.
Anyone with repeat distractions — stop the automatic visit
Some sites are opened without thinking. They add those domains to the blocker—overlay or redirect—so the habit gets interrupted before it sticks.
People with fixed routines — rules that match the clock (Pro)
Blocking or redirecting 24/7 isn’t always wanted. With Pro, they limit redirect or blocking to set hours—work, study, or wind-down time.
Chrome extension for new tab redirect and website blocking
New tab redirect sends every new tab to a URL you choose and blocks domains when you need focus—settings stay local, free to start, Pro for schedules and categories.
Set your new tab destination
Pick a preset or paste any URL—https, about:blank, chrome:// pages, or a local HTML path. Save once; every new tab goes there until you change it.
Block sites you add
List domains you want to avoid. When you visit one, NTR shows an overlay or redirects you elsewhere. Allow bypass when you really need access. Free includes 5 rules.
Schedules & categories (Pro)
Limit redirect or blocking to hours you set. Group sites into categories and block a whole group—Social, Entertainment, or your own—instead of one URL at a time.
Presets & your site list
Start from built-in shortcuts or add your own URLs. Remove presets from the grid and restore built-ins anytime.
chrome:// & local HTML
Redirect new tabs to Chrome internal pages or a local index.html—paste a file path and NTR converts it. Enable file access in extension settings for local pages.
Export & import settings
Back up redirect targets, block lists, and options to a file. Restore on another computer or after reinstall.
Two core features
New Tab Redirect
Set the URL for every new tab—your dashboard, docs, blank page, chrome:// page, or local HTML. Save once; each Ctrl+T uses your new tab redirect target.
Tab Redirect Blocker
Add domains to your block list. When you open one, the tab redirect blocker stops the visit—overlay message or redirect to another page. Free: 5 rules; toggle on or off anytime.
New Tab Redirect · Tab Redirect Blocker
Free to start · Tab redirect blocker included · 12 languages
Frequently asked questions
What is new tab redirect?
New tab redirect means every new Chrome tab opens a URL you choose—instead of Chrome’s default new tab page. In NTR, pick a preset or enter a custom link, save, and each Ctrl+T (Cmd+T on Mac) goes to that destination until you change it.
What is tab redirect blocker?
Tab redirect blocker is NTR’s website blocking: you add domains to a block list, and when you visit them, the extension shows a block page or redirects you elsewhere. It works on regular http and https sites while blocking is enabled.
How do I set up new tab redirect in Chrome?
Install NTR from the Chrome Web Store, open extension settings, enter or choose a destination URL, and save. Use Test new tab to confirm. Supported targets include https URLs, about:blank, chrome:// pages (e.g. chrome://extensions), and local HTML if you enable Allow access to file URLs for the extension.
What’s free vs Pro?
Free: full new tab redirect, tab redirect blocker with up to 5 domain rules, presets, overview stats, and export/import. Pro: unlimited block rules, scheduled new tab redirect, scheduled blocking, site categories, and category blocking. Pro requires a license key from newtabredirect.com.
Does NTR upload my URLs or browsing history?
No. Redirect targets, block lists, stats, and settings are stored locally in your browser. NTR only contacts newtabredirect.com when you activate or validate a Pro license key—not for free features.
Which pages does the tab redirect blocker support?
Blocking runs on normal http and https webpages. It does not run on built-in browser pages such as chrome://, the Chrome Web Store, or file:// local files. You can use many chrome:// and file:// URLs as a new tab redirect destination—that is separate from blocking.
Can I use a local HTML file as my new tab redirect?
Yes. Paste the full file path (e.g. /Users/you/project/index.html on macOS or C:\...\index.html on Windows). NTR converts it automatically. Turn on Allow access to file URLs for the extension in chrome://extensions, and point to your index.html entry file if the project has CSS or JS.
Where do I get support?