Google Chrome API: How do I add my app to show an icon on the “New Tab” (Apps) page?

Question

I noticed that a "New Tab" page has an apps section, but by default an application is not added there. What do I need to do to have my application appear there?

Answer 1

Hosted apps and packed apps will automatically add an icon to the new tab page. Make sure you have a good 128 pixel icon registered in the manifest.

Answer 2

http://code.google.com/chrome/extensions/apps.html

Add to manifest:

"app": {
    "launch": {
      "local_path": "main.html"
    }
  },

You'll also need a 128x128 icon, specify it here:

  "icons": {
    "128": "icon_128.png"
  }

Answer 3

If your chrome is set to open multiple pages, do the following:

1. go to "Settings"
2. Go to the second sub-heading "On startup"
3. Make sure the 3rd choice is selected "Open a specific...or set of pages"
4. Click on "Set Page"
5. On Add New Page type "www.google.com"
6. Press "Enter"
7. Highlight the hyperlink "www.google.com" press delete

You should see a blank line where the apps tab should be, but it's not empty.