Ciao Bellezza: our Chrome extension for a positive, productive new tab

The Thinking Clouds has built and published Ciao Bellezza on the Chrome Web Store, an extension that transforms the new tab page into a calm, customizable space designed to bring positivity and focus to everyday browsing.

Available since June 2026 in version 0.1.1, the extension can be downloaded for free and offers a carefully crafted experience with support for 19 languages.

A welcoming new tab

Ciao Bellezza was born from the same approach that guides our digital projects: useful, accessible technology that respects the user. Every new tab becomes a personal space, not an empty page.

Key features include:

• Dynamic wallpapers with subtle textures and customization options
• Analog or digital clock with light/dark theme and customizable fonts
• Positive daily quotes and a personalized greeting
• Quick search with Google, DuckDuckGo, Brave, Ecosia or a custom engine
• Interactive quick links with bookmark and top-site import
• Markdown notes with interactive checklists and auto-save
• Pomodoro timer with ambient sounds and focus metrics
• Real-time weather via Open-Meteo, processed locally

Privacy and data control

Ciao Bellezza is built with a privacy-first approach: settings, notes and links are stored locally on the device using browser storage. The extension does not track browsing history, does not show third-party ads and does not transmit personal data to external servers.

Pro version

For users who want more, a Pro upgrade is available with portable licenses integrated via Stripe Checkout, unlocking unlimited quick links, groups, custom backgrounds, ambient soundscapes and advanced CSS styling.

How to try it

To install Ciao Bellezza, open the Chrome Web Store, add the extension and open a new tab. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner to customize your name, theme, clock type and active widgets.

Download Ciao Bellezza from the Chrome Web Store: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ciao-bellezza.