Google Pixel phones have always been fan favorites for some good reason – you just can’t take your eyes off those sleek, minimalist styles. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have the same sleek and minimalist look on our desktop Chrome browser?
Actually, there’s an extension that brings the same Pixel type Material You theme on your Chrome browser. What’s great is that the extension is open-source and free to download & use.
How to Get Pixel Material You Theme on Browser?
The Material You New Tab extension is what all you need to bring the Pixel type theme on your Windows Chrome Browser. The extension does all the magic, making your Chrome browser feel like a Pixel phone without any advanced level modification or customization.
So, if you’re interested in getting the Pixel Material You Theme on your Chrome browser, here’s what you need to do.
Download Material You New Tab Extension from GitHub
The first step includes downloading the Material You New Tab extension from this GitHub page.
You need to open the webpage, click the green Code button and select Download ZIP.
How to Install the Material You New Tab Extension on Google Chrome?
Once you have downloaded the ZIP file, you need to manually sideload it on your Chrome browser. To do that, follow these simple steps.
1. Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Next, open the Extensions page by typing chrome://extensions/ into your address bar.
3. On the Extensions page, turn on the toggle for Developer Mode.
4. Next, click Load Unpacked and select the folder you’ve extracted from the ZIP file.
5. Google Chrome will automatically install the extension within a few seconds.
6. Once installed, open a New Tab. You will see the Pixel type interface on your new tab page.
How to Get Pixel Material You Theme on Firefox?
Firefox browser users can also enjoy the Pixel Material You theme. So, if you use Mozilla Firefox for web browser, follow these steps to get the Pixel Material You Theme on New tab page.
1. Launch the Firefox browser on your computer.
2. Open this addon page. Next, click on Add to Firefox.
3. Once the Addon is installed, open a New tab. You will now see the Material You look.
Can You Customize the Material You Theme in Chrome & Firefox?
Yes, you can customize a few elements of Material You Theme in the Google Chrome and Firefox browser. Here’s how to customize it.
1. Open a new tab page on Chrome or Firefox.
2. Next, click the Circle icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Now, you will be able to customize many things. You can turn on/off the features like Shortcuts, AI-tools, etc. Also, you can customize the colors of the new tab page.
This article explains how to get the Pixel type Material You Theme on Chrome and Firefox browsers. The extension/add-on will definitely improve your web browsing experience. If you need more help with this topic, let us know in the comments.