Tired of your focus getting lost in bookmarks, links, news, ads and what not every time you open a new tab in Firefox? Want a clean, fresh and fast start every time? There’s one blank page to seek out: Find out here how to start Firefox with a blank new tab page ⤓.
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How to Start Firefox with a Blank New Tab Page
Firefox on the Desktop
Time needed: 2 minutes
To set up Mozilla Firefox to open new tabs with a blank page (about:blank):
- Select the application menu button (≡) in Firefox.
- Choose Settings from the menu that has appeared.
macOS: On a Mac, select Firefox | Preferences… from the menu.
- Go to the Home and startup (or Home) category.
Firefox shortcut: You can open the URI
about:preferences#hometo get to Home preferences directly. - Select Blank Page for New tabs under New Window and Tabs.
New windows: Select Blank Page for New windows as well, of course, to have Firefox load about:blank when you open a new window or use the Home button.
Their word: Mozlla include information on setting the home page in Firefox help.
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Start Firefox for Android or iOS with a Blank New Tab Page
To set up Firefox for iOS and Android to load a blank page when you open a new tab:
- Tap the hamburger menu button (≡) in Firefox.
- Select Settings.
- Go to New Tab.
- Select Blank Page.
- Tap Settings.
- Now tap Done.
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How to Start Firefox with a Blank New Tab Page: FAQ
Does Firefox use about:blank if I set “Blank Page” for new tabs?
No.
While about:blank in Firefox is practically devoid of all coding, the empty new tab page does include minimal information in its code. The result in both cases is the same, though: a blank page.
Will the blank new tab page synchronize?
No.
Set up Firefox to use a blank new tab page on each device individually.
(How to start with a blank new tab page tested with Firefox 121–152; first published January 2024, last updated July 2026)