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Metric	A Fine Start - minimal new tab page	Minim
User count	1,000	10,000
Average rating	4.95	4.62
Rating count	20	84
Last updated	2026-04-03	2025-06-07
Size	0.13 MB	1.21 MB
Version	3.0.14	3.1.93

Short description	A Fine Start offers a clean, minimal new tab page with customizable link lists, themes, dark mode, and optional syncing across devices.	Minim is a minimalistic Chrome new tab extension featuring custom backgrounds, clock, weather, no data collection, and is fully open source.
Full summary	A Fine Start is a Chrome extension that transforms your new tab page into a simple, minimal interface displaying your favorite links as a neat, customizable list. It features group organization, drag-and-drop sorting, and group folding for an efficient browsing start. Users can choose from multiple themes, including dark mode, to personalize their experience. Designed with privacy in mind, it stores bookmarks locally by default, with an optional Premium subscription offering secure syncing of bookmarks across browsers and devices. This extension balances simplicity, customization, and privacy to help users get where they want to go faster without distractions.	Minim is a sleek and minimal Chrome extension designed to transform your new tab experience. It offers a wide selection of background colors, gradients, and curated images from Unsplash, allowing you to personalize your browsing environment effortlessly. The extension includes useful widgets such as a clock, personal message, weather updates, and supports customizable widget positions. With zero analytics or data collection, Minim emphasizes privacy and requires no permissions to operate. Fully open source and continuously updated, Minim is built using modern technologies like TypeScript and React. Recent updates include features like Microseasons widget, AeroCards, texture density control, and custom wallpapers. Users can try it before installing and view the complete changelog and source code on GitHub. Support the development at ko-fi.com/atulvinayak and enjoy a distraction-free and privacy-focused new tab experience with Minim.