Ubuntu Wallpapers brings the color and character of Ubuntu-inspired Linux desktop art to your Chrome new tab. Open a fresh tab to see a high-definition background drawn from the collection, with the warm orange and purple palette, geometric desktop designs, and playful mascot artwork associated with Ubuntu.
Alongside the wallpapers, the extension includes a search bar, a customizable clock and date, shortcut tiles, and layout controls. It is made for Linux users, Ubuntu fans, and anyone who wants a distinctive desktop-inspired look in Chrome.
Ubuntu Wallpapers for Chrome
Give your browser a Linux-inspired new tab with a rotating set of Ubuntu wallpapers. The collection includes rich purple gradients, orange tones, clean geometric shapes, and Ubuntu mascot artwork. Choose to change the image on each tab, hourly, daily, or keep a favorite wallpaper in place. You can also switch between shuffled and sequential order.
The new tab layout is designed to keep useful controls easy to reach while letting the background remain the focus. Use the wallpaper position and dimming controls to make search and shortcuts easier to see against bright images.
Features of Ubuntu Wallpapers New Tab
HD Ubuntu-Inspired Backgrounds
Explore a collection of high-resolution Ubuntu desktop-style backgrounds, from familiar orange and purple gradients to playful mascot illustrations. Wallpaper rotation and ordering settings let you choose how the images appear as you browse.
Smart Search and Keyboard Access
Search from the new tab using your selected search provider. The extension uses Chrome’s search permission for queries and does not replace your preferred search engine. Press / or Ctrl+K to focus the search field and start typing.
Custom Clock, Date, and Shortcuts
Choose from several clock positions and display formats, show or hide the date, and add shortcut tiles for the websites you use most. You can adjust icon size, labels, and the placement of page elements to suit your preferred new tab layout.
Personal Settings and Privacy
No account or sign-in is required. The extension requests Chrome’s search permission and does not declare host permissions for reading the pages you visit. Layout and shortcut preferences are stored in the browser. Shortcut tiles can retrieve website icons from Google’s public favicon service.
Why Choose Ubuntu Wallpapers for Chrome?
Ubuntu Wallpapers combines a familiar Linux desktop aesthetic with everyday new tab tools. It suits Ubuntu and Linux enthusiasts, open-source fans, and Chrome users who enjoy clean geometric backgrounds, bold color, and a little personality on their browser start page.
Want to explore more browser backgrounds? Browse the wallpaper collection on AddonSpot.
How to Set Up the Ubuntu Chrome New Tab
- Open the Ubuntu Wallpapers listing in the Chrome Web Store when it is available.
- Review the publisher, screenshots, description, and requested permissions.
- Select Add to Chrome and confirm the installation.
- Open a new tab to view the Ubuntu-inspired wallpaper page.
- Open the extension settings to adjust wallpaper rotation, clock, date, search, and shortcuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ubuntu Wallpapers New Tab?
It is a Chrome extension that replaces the new tab page with Ubuntu-inspired wallpapers and provides search, a clock, date display, website shortcuts, and layout settings.
Can the Ubuntu wallpaper change automatically?
Yes. Available rotation options include changing on each new tab, hourly, daily, or leaving the current image unchanged. You can also choose shuffled or sequential order.
Does the extension change my search engine?
No. It uses Chrome’s search permission to submit a query to your selected search provider and does not change your preferred search engine settings.
Can I customize the clock and shortcuts?
Yes. You can adjust the clock position and format, date display, shortcut tiles, icon size, labels, and other new tab layout settings.
Does Ubuntu Wallpapers read the websites I visit?
The extension manifest requests the search permission and does not declare host permissions to read visited webpages. Search queries are sent to the search provider selected in Chrome. Shortcut icons may be requested from Google’s public favicon service.
Is this an official Ubuntu or Canonical extension?
No. This is an unofficial fan-made extension and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canonical Ltd.
Bring Ubuntu Style to Your Browser
Ubuntu Wallpapers adds Linux-inspired color and artwork to your Chrome new tab, with practical controls for search, time, date, shortcuts, and wallpaper rotation. If you enjoy Ubuntu’s distinctive desktop look, make each new tab feel more personal with a collection of Ubuntu-inspired backgrounds.
Disclaimer: Ubuntu is a trademark of Canonical Ltd. This unofficial fan-made extension is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canonical. Trademarks, names, and artwork belong to their respective owners.
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