A FRESH START, EVERY TAB

A little room
to breathe.

Light in motion. Your favorite places within reach.
A calmer way to open your next tab.

Chrome extension · 8 languages

A little light. A little order.

Live shader preview
Interactive background demo · Example controls

Move your pointer. Let the light follow.↗

06background effects
49variant combinations
08interface languages
MADE FOR
YOUR EVERYDAY.

LESS IN THE WAY

Just what you came for.

01

Your places, within reach.

Pin the pages you return to. Explore your Chrome bookmark folders, with familiar icons from the browser’s existing cache.

02

A new view, every time.

From fine grain to pixel ripples, six background families bring a little variety. Motion stays slow. Controls gently disappear when you step away.

03

Your preferences stay yours.

No account needed. Favorites and settings stay in your browser. The extension does not upload bookmarks, serve ads, or add trackers.

MAKE IT YOURS

A fresh feeling.
One new tab away.

Install from the Chrome Web Store, then open a new tab. That’s it.

Add to ChromeNo account · No ads
01

Visit the Chrome Web Store

Open the Shader Tab listing to read about its features and permissions.

02

Add it to Chrome

Choose “Add to Chrome” and confirm the extension installation.

03

Open a new tab

Your background is ready. Move your pointer and open Settings in the lower-left corner to choose languages, backgrounds, and favorites.

Chrome handles updates for store installations. Favorites and settings stay in your current browser; uninstalling the extension clears this local data.

A few good questions

Do I need an account?

No. Install Shader Tab and start using it. Favorites and preferences stay in your current browser profile; the extension does not sync them across devices.

Does it upload my bookmarks?

The extension reads, displays, and searches Chrome bookmarks locally. It does not upload bookmarks, favorites, or usage records to the developer or third-party servers. This website’s hosting provider processes request information needed to serve pages. See our privacy policy.

Will animations keep using resources?

The extension caps frame rate and resolution. Hidden tabs stop drawing and release the GPU context after a delay. With your system’s reduced-motion setting enabled, the background stays still.

Can I change the language and controls?

Yes. Choose Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, or Spanish in Settings. Favorites and Chrome bookmark controls can each be hidden independently.

Why do I see two copies after an update?

Loading unpacked files from a different folder can create a separate Chrome extension. Update the original folder instead. The two installations do not share favorites; check your data before uninstalling either.

A softer start to what’s next.

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