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Free Chrome new tab extension — beautiful backgrounds, synced everywhere
ZeroTabs is a free new tab extension for Chrome that replaces your default tab with stunning Unsplash photography, gentle gradients, or generative art — plus bookmarks, notes, a reading queue, and a focus timer.
Good night, Esat
23:32
Friday, March 27, 2026
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Today's Focus
What's your main focus today?
Rated 4.9/5 by 1,200+ users on the Chrome Web Store
Quietly powerful
ZeroTabs packs six productivity features into your new tab page. Every detail serves a purpose. Nothing competes for your attention.
01
Bookmarks & Top Sites
Your most-visited sites and saved bookmarks, always within reach. Browse, search, or just glance — right from your new tab page.
02
Tab Session Manager
Capture an entire set of open tabs and restore them later. Save your research sessions, work contexts, or browsing flows — pick up right where you were.
03
Reading Queue
Save articles and pages to read later. Your reading list extension lives right on your new tab, in a quiet, distraction-free space. Syncs with KnowMan.
04
Quick Notes
A built-in notepad on your new tab page. Jot down ideas, to-dos, and thoughts right where they happen — no separate app needed.
05
Focus Timer (Pomodoro)
A built-in Pomodoro-style focus timer to keep you on task. Set an intention, then let it guide your browsing session.
06
Full Keyboard Navigation
Navigate every feature from your keyboard. Fast, fluid, and completely out of the way — designed for power users who never touch the mouse.
Three background modes
ZeroTabs offers three distinct new tab background styles: high-resolution Unsplash photography that refreshes daily, soft color gradients that shift with your mood, and generative art that evolves with the hour. Choose the aesthetic that fits you.
Good night, Esat
23:32
Friday, March 27, 2026
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Today's Focus
What's your main focus today?
Photography — powered by Unsplash
Good night, Esat
23:32
Friday, March 27, 2026
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Today's Focus
What's your main focus today?
Gradients
Good night, Esat
23:32
Friday, March 27, 2026
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Today's Focus
What's your main focus today?
Generative Art
Made by the team behind
KnowMan
ZeroTabs is crafted by the team behind KnowMan — an AI-native knowledge platform. Your reading queue syncs seamlessly between the two.
Why ZeroTabs?
ZeroTabs is the free Momentum alternative — beautiful backgrounds and built-in productivity tools, with cross-device sync through a free KnowMan account and no paid tier.
| ZeroTabs | Momentum | Chrome Default | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Completely free | Free tier + paid Plus | Free |
| Account | Free KnowMan account | Account required | Google account tied |
| Data & ads | Never sold, no ads | Usage analytics | Google tracking |
| Sync | Across your devices | Server-side storage | Cloud sync |
| Backgrounds | 3 modes (photo, gradient, art) | Single photo background | None |
| Productivity tools | 6 built-in tools | Todo list + weather | Shortcuts only |
| Navigation | Full keyboard shortcuts | Mouse-first interface | Basic interface |
Frequently asked questions
What is ZeroTabs?
ZeroTabs is a free Chrome extension that replaces your default new tab page with beautiful backgrounds — stunning Unsplash photography, gentle gradients, or generative art. It also includes productivity tools like bookmarks, notes, a reading queue, tab session saving, and a focus timer, all accessible via keyboard shortcuts.
Is ZeroTabs free?
Yes, ZeroTabs is completely free with no premium tier, no in-app purchases, and no subscription. All features are available at no cost.
Does ZeroTabs collect my data or require an account?
ZeroTabs requires a free KnowMan account. Your tab sessions, notes, to-dos, focus history, and preferences sync to KnowMan so you can access them across devices; bookmarks are read from your browser and stay local only. ZeroTabs sends anonymous usage analytics to PostHog, which you can turn off in Settings. ZeroTabs never sells your data and shows no ads. Read our Privacy Policy.
What browsers does ZeroTabs work with?
ZeroTabs works with all Chromium-based browsers including Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Arc, Vivaldi, and Opera. You can install it from the Chrome Web Store.
How is ZeroTabs different from Momentum?
ZeroTabs is completely free with no paid tier, while Momentum keeps features behind Momentum Plus. Both use an account and cloud sync, but ZeroTabs syncs through your free KnowMan account and never sells your data or shows ads. ZeroTabs offers three distinct background modes (photography, gradients, and generative art), plus built-in productivity tools like tab session saving, a reading queue, and a focus timer — all navigable entirely by keyboard, and your reading queue syncs with KnowMan.
What productivity features does ZeroTabs include?
ZeroTabs includes six productivity features: (1) Bookmarks and top sites for quick access, (2) Tab session saving to capture and restore groups of tabs, (3) A reading queue for saving articles to read later, (4) A built-in notes space, (5) A focus timer for staying on task, and (6) Full keyboard navigation with shortcuts like Cmd+K, Cmd+N, and Cmd+F.
Who makes ZeroTabs?
ZeroTabs is made by KnowMan, an AI-native knowledge platform. Your reading queue syncs seamlessly between ZeroTabs and KnowMan. Learn more at knowman.io.
What are the best new tab extensions for Chrome in 2026?
ZeroTabs is one of the top-rated free new tab extensions for Chrome in 2026. It combines stunning backgrounds with built-in productivity tools, is completely free with no paid tier, and syncs across your devices through a free KnowMan account. Other popular options include Momentum (requires account, has paid tier) and Tabliss (open source, minimal).
Does ZeroTabs slow down Chrome?
No. ZeroTabs is a lightweight extension that replaces your new tab page only. It has no impact on your browsing performance. On a new tab it may fetch a background photo (in photography mode), sync your data with KnowMan, and send anonymous usage analytics — all lightweight and non-blocking.
What permissions does ZeroTabs need?
ZeroTabs uses the storage permission (local cache and settings), bookmarks (read-only, to display them), tabs and tabGroups (only when you sweep tabs into a saved session), plus contextMenus, alarms and notifications for the focus timer. Geolocation is optional and off by default. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Does ZeroTabs work offline?
Mostly. ZeroTabs keeps a local cache of your bookmarks, notes, tab sessions, and settings, so they remain available offline, and the focus timer runs locally. Changes sync to your KnowMan account the next time you are online. The Unsplash photography mode shows a cached photo when offline.
Does ZeroTabs work on Brave, Edge, and other browsers?
Yes. ZeroTabs works on all Chromium-based browsers including Brave, Microsoft Edge, Arc, Vivaldi, and Opera. Install it directly from the Chrome Web Store on any of these browsers.
How do I save a tab session?
Open ZeroTabs on a new tab, press Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K on Windows) to open the command palette, and select 'Save Tab Session'. Your current open tabs are saved and can be restored at any time from the Sessions panel.
How do I change the background in ZeroTabs?
ZeroTabs offers three background modes: Unsplash photography (refreshes daily), soft gradients (changes with your mood), and generative art (evolves by the hour). Switch between them from the settings panel on your new tab page.
Is ZeroTabs open source?
ZeroTabs is currently a closed-source extension built by KnowMan. The extension is free to use with no paid tier.
How is ZeroTabs different from Tabliss?
Both ZeroTabs and Tabliss are free new tab extensions. ZeroTabs focuses on a curated aesthetic experience with Unsplash photography, includes more built-in productivity tools (reading queue, tab session saving, focus timer), and syncs across your devices through a free KnowMan account. Tabliss is open source, more customizable, and stores data locally. ZeroTabs is the better choice if you want a polished out-of-the-box experience with cross-device sync.
A more beautiful start
Join 1,200+ users who replaced their default Chrome new tab with ZeroTabs. Beautiful backgrounds, built-in productivity tools, and cross-device sync — completely free.
Works with Chrome, Brave, Edge, and all Chromium browsers.
Free forever. Syncs with a free KnowMan account.