Minecraft New Tab — beyond wallpapers: the NX1 alternative
There are several “Minecraft New Tab” extensions; the best-known one comes from Microsoft and brings official Minecraft artwork, news links and Bing search with Microsoft Rewards to the new tab.
NX1 turns the new tab into a real Minecraft command center: the best Minecraft sites as tiles (aternos, CurseForge, Modrinth, NameMC, the wiki …), a news feed from official sources right in the tab and topic searches that query Modrinth, the wiki or CurseForge — plus any other topic as its own start page.
NX1 and Minecraft New Tab (Microsoft) at a glance
| NX1 | Minecraft New Tab | |
|---|---|---|
| Wallpapers | Voxel art, your own uploads, photo search | Official Minecraft artwork |
| Top sites | 8 curated Minecraft sites: servers, mods, skins, wiki | Links to official Minecraft content |
| News | Feed from Minecraft.net, the wiki & gaming media — in the tab | Links to official news |
| Search | Topic searches (Modrinth, wiki, CurseForge …) + your search engine | Bing, with Microsoft Rewards |
| More topics | Any start page: Roblox, Fortnite, football … + AI | Minecraft only |
| Price | Free | Free |
The Minecraft start page in detail
What exactly is inside the Minecraft start page — every tile explained, plus news sources, topic searches and the screenshot helper with AI tips — is on its detail page. Installing through it sets up NX1 with the finished Minecraft setup.
Fair is fair: Microsoft Rewards
If collecting Rewards points through Bing search is your main goal, Microsoft’s extension is built exactly for that. If your new tab should help you play, NX1 is the stronger base.
Frequently asked questions
Does NX1 install straight into the Minecraft start page?
Yes. Installing through the Minecraft start page’s detail page sets up NX1 together with it — your very first new tab opens in the finished Minecraft setup.
Can I bring my existing browser bookmarks?
Yes. On first run NX1 offers a 1:1 import of your browser bookmarks — they show up as tiles and can be reordered or moved into start pages afterwards.
Is NX1 free?
Yes. NX1 is free and works without an account; device sync uses a pairing code instead of a login.
Does NX1 work in Firefox or Safari?
As an extension NX1 runs in Chromium browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera). In Firefox, Safari and on mobile you use NX1 as a web app at start.nx1-app.com.
As of: August 2026 · Statements about third-party extensions are made to the best of our knowledge as of the stated date, without guarantee — feature sets and pricing may change. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners; NX1 is not affiliated with any of the vendors mentioned.