Name | Ads by SimpleNewTab |
Type | Ad-supported application. |
Short Description | The application may promise useful services but is in fact classified as adware. |
Symptoms | Advertisements are generated. User information may be collected.. |
Distribution Method | Bundling, freeware installers, from the official website. |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss about Ads by SimpleNewTab. |
How Is SimpleNewTab Browser Extension Distributed?
SimpleNewTab Browser Extension is officially distributed on its website simplenewtab(dot)com. The site provides an option to add the extension to the browser. The logo of Firefox is illustrated in the button. Any attempts to initially add SimpleNewTab Browser Extension to Chrome or Internet Explorer through simplenewtab(dot)com leads to failure.
Obviously the users of Chrome and Explorer web browsers cannot initially install this extension from both the official website and the web stores. As regards the Firefox web browser, the app can be installed following the setup steps.
It’s an interesting fact that when the user tries to search the app trough Mozilla’s add-ons store for Firefox there is no result with that name.
However, this is not the only possible way to get involved with SimpleNewTab Browser Extension execution. It is classified as a potentially unwanted program and may act like an adware. There is a possible chance for the user to notice the presence of SimpleNewTab Browser Extension in the form of pop-up ads, banner ads, in-text links and other irritating forms of ads during Internet browsing. There is nothing wrong with the ads except that they may redirect the user to doubtful third-party websites. Visiting unreliable third-party websites may lead to interaction with unsafe content and misleading practices. For safety, it is advisable to avoid clicks on these ads.
Every user should be very careful when installing freeware packages because most of the times they contain bundled software like SimpleNewTab Browser Extension. Do remember always to manage the process of installing software by reading all the provided information and included software in the installation package. Sometimes installation of freeware may lead to system slowdowns or, in particular, to SimpleNewTab ads everywhere in the browser.
About SimpleNewTab Browser Extension
SimpleNewTab Browser Extension allows the user to customize the new tab URL. Once the user adds it to the browser, there is a provided option to set manually the new tab URL.
However, once the SimpleNewTab is executed, it may install cookies that collect either personal or non-personal information of the users.
The Privacy Policy of SimpleNewTab Browser Extension declares:
→“The only personal information collected by Company is that which is voluntarily provided by User.”
By reading the Privacy Policy, we find out that SimpleNewTab Browser Extension classified as adware may collect personal information about user’s bookmarks, browser, computer or other device’s operating system. Nevertheless, the company promises not to use this information to determine the identity of individual users.
Regarding non-personal information they declare:
- “Non-personally identifiable information does not identify you directly. Therefore, Company may use such information for any purpose, including improving our website and products or services. Further, we reserve the right to share such information, which does not personally identify you, with third party vendors, for any legal purpose.”
- “Company collects and tracks certain non-personally identifiable information, including, but not limited to, IP numbers and browser type, access times, domain names, usage habits and other information, which does not specifically identify any individual. “
Have in mind that the app is detected to act like an adware.
Ways to Remove SimpleNewTab Browser Extension
Our team has compiled a professional step-by-step removal manual for SimpleNewTab Browser Extension. By following it, you can remove the unwanted extension completely from Windows and your browsers. Keep in mind that in some cases there may be leftover files, and SimpleNewTab ads may still appear. If ads continue to appear after the manual removal, it is recommended to download a professional malware scanner and clean all unwanted and malicious files from the PC. Using a professional AV removal tool will ensure good and safe system performance.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab.
Step 2: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from your browser
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Ads by SimpleNewTab and click “Remove”
After Ads by SimpleNewTab is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select Ads by SimpleNewTab to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After Ads by SimpleNewTab has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on Ads by SimpleNewTab
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Ads by SimpleNewTab will be removed.
Step 3: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Ads by SimpleNewTab from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Ads by SimpleNewTab from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Ads by SimpleNewTab from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Ads by SimpleNewTab





Step 2: Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Ads by SimpleNewTab on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Ads by SimpleNewTab there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Ads by SimpleNewTab from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Ads by SimpleNewTab via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Ads by SimpleNewTab files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Ads by SimpleNewTab, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Ads by SimpleNewTab from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Ads by SimpleNewTab from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Ads by SimpleNewTab from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Ads by SimpleNewTab will be removed.
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Eliminate Ads by SimpleNewTab from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.