Revolution New Tab is a free Chrome add-on developed by Revolution New Tab. It replaces the default new tab page with a more customizable and visually appealing one. With this add-on, you can change the links, icons, colors, background images, and even add widgets to your new tab page.

The latest version, 1.12, brings some improvements and minor style changes to the add-on. In previous versions, load times have been significantly improved, from approximately 350ms to around 150ms. Additionally, occasional rendering bugs with the on-off switch have been fixed, and empty icons on the default page are now hidden. Some animations have been removed to enhance the overall performance.

Version 1.1 introduced a few new features, such as the option for transparent icons and a flatter design. The weather functionality has been temporarily removed until a more reliable alternative is available. In its place, time and date have been added, with a toggle to switch back to weather once it is re-added. Another new addition is a stopwatch, which can be switched with the time and date.

Overall, Revolution New Tab offers a convenient way to personalize your new tab page in Chrome. With its customizable options and recent improvements, it provides a better user experience for those who frequently use the new tab feature.