Making NESKTOP your browser start page — Chrome guide and browser options
Step-by-step instructions to install the NESKTOP Chrome extension, set your visual desktop as a new tab page, and use the web app in other browsers.
Install the NESKTOP browser extension
The released NESKTOP extension is available from the Chrome Web Store. Install it there, then sign in with your NESKTOP account to use the new tab override, bookmark syncing, and one-click page saving. Edge, Firefox, and Opera packages are being prepared for their respective stores; until those listings are live, use https://nesktop.com/nesktop or the shorter https://nesktop.com/canvas alias as your browser startup URL.
Make NESKTOP your first screen
Install the extension, set your new tab page, and start every browsing session on your desktop.
Try it freeSet NESKTOP as your new tab page
After installing the Chrome extension, open a new tab — your NESKTOP desktop should appear. If it does not, open the extension popup, go to settings, and enable "Use NESKTOP as new tab page." In browsers without a released NESKTOP extension, set https://nesktop.com/nesktop or https://nesktop.com/canvas as a startup or home page instead.
Set NESKTOP as your homepage
Open your browser settings and find the Homepage or "On startup" section. Set the URL to https://nesktop.com/nesktop — this ensures NESKTOP loads when you click the Home button or when your browser starts. Combined with the new tab override, you will see your desktop every time you open the browser and every time you open a new tab.
What the extension does beyond the new tab
The NESKTOP extension does more than just set your new tab page. It syncs your browser bookmarks so you can see them on your NESKTOP canvas and organize them visually. It tracks your most-visited sites to power the Popular Websites widget. And it adds a one-click save button — when you are on any web page, click the extension icon and save it directly to a NESKTOP folder without leaving the page.
Comparison table
| Feature | Nesktop | Other approach |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Released through the Chrome Web Store with new-tab support | Use https://nesktop.com/canvas as a startup page without the extension. |
| Edge | Dedicated store release is in preparation | Use the web app or configure https://nesktop.com/canvas as a startup page. |
| Firefox | Dedicated add-on release is in preparation | Use the web app or configure https://nesktop.com/canvas as a home page. |
| Opera | Dedicated release is planned | Use the web app while store distribution is being prepared. |
FAQ
Do I need the extension to use NESKTOP?
No. NESKTOP works as a standalone web app at nesktop.com. The extension adds the new tab override, bookmark sync, and one-click saving — useful but optional.
Can I still use my regular new tab page if I change my mind?
Yes. You can disable the new tab override in the extension settings at any time, and your browser will return to its default new tab behavior.
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