How to use on Chrome without the extension

Chrome allows you to change the default URL when you open a new browser window BUT it doesn’t allow you to change the “new tab” URL.
For that, you need an extension and that is exactly why we have one.

Step 1: Change Chrome’s Startup Page and Home button URL #

If you want Chrome to open a specific page when you start the browser:

1. Copy the Hoomster Dashboard URL. (https://www.hoomster.com/app/main/dashboard).
2. On Chrome, click the three-dot menu (top-right corner) → Settings.
3. In the left panel, select On startup.
4. Choose Open a specific page.
5. Click Add a new page and paste the Hoomster Dashboard URL

Now we are going to change the Home button

1. In the left panel, select Appearance.
2. Turn on Show Home Button (if it’s not already enabled).
3. Select Enter custom web address and paste the Hoomster Dashboard URL

Step 2: Allow new tabs in Google Chrome for Hoomster.com #

Our multi-search function opens search results in multiple tabs, but Chrome automatically blocks pop-ups unless you allow them manually.

To enable this:

1. Open your Hoomster dashboard and select multiple search engines from the search selector.
2. Enter any search query in the search field and click “Search.”
3. You’ll notice that Chrome opens only one new tab with the search results.

Now, let’s allow pop-ups:

1. Return to your Hoomster dashboard, and you’ll see a notification indicating that pop-ups have been blocked.
2. Click the pop-up icon in the address bar. Select “Always allow pop-ups and redirects from https://www.hoomster.com/”, then click “Done.”

That’s it—you’re all set!