AI product readNew tab replacement that displays beautiful travel destination images and videos on every new tab, with integrated productivity and travel planning tools
Transforms the mundane new tab experience into moments of visual escape and calm, while combining productivity (Pomodoro timer, search, AI assistants) with travel inspiration (flight search, visa info, travel wishlist) in a single extension
Install extension → open a new tab → instantly see a breathtaking travel image or video → optionally start a Pomodoro timer for focused work → explore destination info (flights, visa requirements, virtual tours) → save places to travel wishlist → use built-in search or AI assistants for queries → check local weather. Login (Google/Facebook) is optional for syncing travel list and liked photos across devices.
Beautiful travel images and videos on every new tab (HD/4K content from Flickr, Vimeo, YouTube)Built-in Pomodoro timer for focused work sessionsSmart flight price search via Kiwi affiliate integrationVisa requirement information based on passport countryWeb search with multiple engines (Google, Baidu, Bing) and AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot)Local weather updates via OpenWeatherMap
- Target users
- Travel enthusiasts who want daily travel inspiration / Remote workers and professionals seeking a beautiful, calming workspace / Users who want productivity tools (Pomodoro, search, AI) integrated into their new tab / Fans of new tab extensions like Momentum or Infinity New Tab looking for an all-in-one alternative
- The background.js and new-tab.js files are heavily minified webpack bundles (~226KB and ~1.8MB), making it difficult to trace exact feature-gating logic for login
- Cannot confirm whether the app.withaview.co web service has its own paid tiers that might integrate with the extension
- The extension uses Firebase for backend services; some Firebase 'subscribe' references in the scan are false positives for paid subscription detection
MonetizationNo paid features detected
No evidence of paid features gated within the extension. The deterministic heuristic flagged 'subscribe', 'subscriber', and 'upgrade' keywords, but all matches are within Firebase SDK source code (11.js, 990.js, background.js) referring to Firebase Realtime Database listener subscriptions, not paid subscriptions. 'License' hits are all from open-source Apache License 2.0 headers. No 'premium', 'payment', or 'stripe' keywords found. A 'Buy me a coffee' icon and translation key exist (buy_me_a_coffee_icon.svg, translations line 84) but this is voluntary donation support, not a paid feature gate. The extension appears to monetize through affiliate flight booking links (Kiwi partner IDs visible in Firebase defaults: KIWI_PARTNER_ID, KIWI_AFFILID_ID) rather than user-facing paid features.
- Confidence
- 85
- Payment platform
- --
- Source
- AI / High
- Login required
- No
- Reason
- The extension implements Google and Facebook sign-in via Firebase Auth (offscreen.js creates iframe to app.withaview.co/auth/extension-firebase/google; manifest has identity permission and Google OAuth2 scopes). Translation strings include 'sign_in_dialog_please_sign_in': 'Please sign in to complete your desired action.' However, the core workflow—viewing beautiful travel images/videos on each new tab, using the Pomodoro timer, checking weather, searching flights, and checking visa info—does not require authentication. Login is triggered for personalization features like saving to travel list, liking photos, and submitting photos/videos, but these are secondary to the core tab experience.
A must-have extension on Chrome. Want to visit places around the world. You can do that on your browser screen. I really love the video walks through little villages and cities
El mejor de todos los que usé.
Wonderful little sight seeing adventure with each new tab.
One of the best plugins in Chrome that i have used. Makes my morning wonderful as soon as i open the browser to start my work. Gives a fresh look every morning.
I have loved this extension for years. Look forward to every morning before work. I loved looking at places I've been to and where I want to go. One Fine Stay started putting photos on. It's ruined the extension. A vast majority of what we see now are hotel rooms. People are using this extension to promote their own business and work. If I wanted to look at hotel rooms in St. Tropez I would go on Hotels.com. Remove them please!!!!
It's an awesome extension! Apart from the beautiful pictures that I get to see whenever I click a new tab, I love the fact that I can even curate my own travel list here. Highly recommended!
I love this extension! Every time I open a new tab, I’m met with mesmerizing photos from places I’ve never visited, which inspires me to create my travel list. It truly makes me feel like I’m experiencing these destinations in the moment. It’s a fantastic way to lift my spirits during a busy workday or while browsing. I highly recommend this 'Tab with a View' for anyone looking to add a bit of beauty and inspiration to their routine.
Love this app. :) I can spend hours watching the virtual tours and the pictures are lovely. Thank you for putting the tours back on again :)
a good extension
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