Firefox users often care about control—what loads, what tracks, what steals attention. The new-tab page is no exception. Mozilla’s default is fine for casual browsing, but if you open tabs all day for research, writing, or remote work, a generic start page is friction you don’t need.
New Tab Redirect Extension Firefox sends every new tab to a URL you pick and adds a tab redirect blocker for the domains that break your focus. Everything stays local in Firefox.
What Is New Tab Redirect Extension Firefox?
New Tab Redirect combines two tools in one Firefox add-on:
New Tab Redirect — Ctrl+T opens your destination: course notes, task board, blank page, or any https link.
Tab Redirect Blocker — List sites you want to avoid. NTR intercepts the visit with an overlay or redirect. Edit, disable, or bypass rules when you need to.
From newtabredirect.com:
- Redirect new tabs to any URL
- Presets and custom new tab page
- Website blocker with editable rules
- Overview stats and status panel
- Export / import settings
- 12 languages
Install New Tab Redirect Extension Firefox
Step 1 — Add from Mozilla Add-ons
Get New Tab Redirect on Firefox and click Add to Firefox.
Step 2 — Pin to the toolbar
Open the Extensions menu (puzzle piece) → pin NTR for one-click access to settings.
Step 3 — Configure and enable
Choose a preset or custom URL → Save changes → Test new tab → activate redirect and blocking.
Built for Research & Study Sessions
Firefox is a common choice for students and researchers—long reading sessions, many tabs, easy distraction.
Before NTR: New tab → default page → search bar → accidentally on a feed.
With NTR: New tab → your notes, university portal, or about:blank → stay in context.
Add repeat-offender domains to the blocker—video sites, forums, social feeds—so the tab redirect blocker catches you before the habit sticks. Toggle blocking off during a planned break.
Presets, Custom URLs & Your Site List
Start from built-in shortcuts or paste any https URL. Build a personal site list: remove presets you don’t use, add your own, restore built-ins later.
The overview stats panel shows how redirect and blocking are behaving—useful when you’re tuning rules mid-semester or mid-project.
Export Settings Between Machines
Linux laptop for class, Windows desktop at home? Export / import packs redirect targets, block lists, and options into one file. Restore after reinstall or on a second Firefox profile—no retyping URLs.
NTR ships in 12 languages—switch in settings if English isn’t your preference.
Privacy: What Stays on Your Device
Redirect targets, block lists, stats, and preferences live in Firefox local storage. NTR does not upload your URLs or browsing history to newtabredirect.com for these features.
Firefox FAQ
Does tab redirect blocker work on all pages?
Normal http/https sites yes. Built-in about: pages and AMO listing pages are not block targets.
Can I redirect new tabs to about:blank?
Yes—useful for minimalists who want zero noise on each new tab.
How is this different from Firefox’s own new-tab settings?
NTR adds custom URL redirect and domain blocking with overlay/redirect, presets, stats, and export/import in one add-on.
Does NTR upload my browsing data?
No. Settings and block lists are stored locally in your browser.
Need help?
Email support@newtabredirect.com
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