FlowTab is a free Chrome new tab extension that replaces your default tab with a customizable, minimal dashboard featuring universal app search, AI model switching, live weather, and instant load times.
What is FlowTab?
FlowTab is a Chrome extension that replaces the browser's new tab page with a productivity dashboard. It accepts no user input—simply opening a new tab displays a search bar, top sites, weather widget, and customizable wallpaper. The extension is developed by Devarshi and is available on the Chrome Web Store. It loads in under 50 milliseconds and includes Chrome Sync support for cross-device preferences.
Key Features
- Smart Search – Search the web or switch between AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok) directly from the search bar. Results appear inline without navigating away.
- Appearance Customization – Choose from curated wallpapers, enable dark mode, set a vibrant accent color, or auto-extract an accent from the current wallpaper. Full personalization of the dashboard's look.
- Live Weather – Displays real-time temperature, wind speed, and location (e.g., "18°C New York") on the new tab page. Updates automatically.
- Top Sites – One-click access to frequently used sites (Google, YouTube, Figma, Claude, Spotify, Slack, and more). Icons are displayed for instant navigation.
- Instant Load – Engineered for speed; average result time under 50 ms. No lag when opening a new tab.
- Privacy-First – No tracking of any kind. Data is synced only via Chrome Sync, not collected externally.
- Free Forever – No paid tiers or hidden charges. All features are included at no cost.
Who is it for?
- Developers – Quickly access GitHub, Figma, Slack, and launch AI queries (Claude, ChatGPT) without leaving the new tab.
- Productivity-focused users – View weather, search the web, and reach frequent sites in one glance; customize the dashboard to reduce distractions.
- Power users who switch between AI models – Toggle between ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok from the search bar for quick research or coding help.
What can you do with FlowTab?
- Search and launch AI models – Type a query and pick the AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to get answers directly from the new tab.
- Access top tools instantly – Open GitHub, Figma, Slack, or Google Drive with a single click from the Top Sites row.
- Monitor weather without extra apps – See current temperature and wind speed for your location on every new tab.
- Personalize your start page – Change wallpapers, switch to dark mode, and set accent colors to create a distraction-free environment.
How does FlowTab work?
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. It immediately replaces the default new tab page with the FlowTab dashboard. No configuration is required, but users can customize themes, wallpapers, accent colors, and top sites via the settings panel. Weather updates automatically based on location.
Pricing
FlowTab is free forever. There are no premium tiers, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.
FAQ
Is FlowTab completely free?
Yes, all features—including smart search, AI model switching, live weather, custom wallpapers, and Chrome Sync—are available at no cost with no paid plans.
Is my data private?
FlowTab is privacy-first and does not track your activity. It uses Chrome Sync only for cross-device synchronization of settings and top sites; no data is sent to external servers.
Can I customize the theming?
Yes. Choose from built-in wallpapers, enable dark mode, set a custom accent color, or have the accent automatically extracted from your wallpaper for a cohesive look.
