Thank you! Had to start using Chrome again and spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to do this on my own. Easy to use and no clutter or "extra features" -- bless you Joshua!

After testing a bunch of these redirect I've found this one to be best mostly because it after opening a new tab it direct focus to the search bar allowing you to easily enter a URL Downsides are that the pop out to enter the redirect URL seems a bit buggy. The pop up was tiny (maybe a quarter inch) and I could barely enter the site name and save. Also there is a ~half second delay when opening up a new tab

The best in its class. So danged easy to use from toolbar*

Simple override for Chrome's forced-default Google search bar.

Awesome! I hate to admit it but I spent a lot of time investigating extensions that redirect new tabs. I choose this one for two reasons: 1) Very simple without the fluff of other tab redirect extensions, 2) when it redirects it focusses attention on the URL bar so you can quickly go to another website. Most other redirectors do not do that.

great extension!! this is severely underrated. my only problem is that it takes awhile to redirect when opening a new tab. other than that, great extension!