New Tab Widgets v1.7 – CPU & Memory Widgets and Spotify Overhaul
New Tab Widgets v1.7 introduces CPU and Memory widgets for live system performance data, a completely reworked Spotify widget using your own client ID, and upgrades to React 19, Zustand 5, and tRPC 11.
New Tab Widgets v1.7 is a release focused on performance visibility and music control. It adds two new system monitoring widgets, overhauls the Spotify integration, and ships major dependency upgrades that improve reliability and bundle size across the board.
🖥️ CPU Widget
See your device's processor load at a glance. The CPU Widget displays your machine's current CPU usage as a live percentage, making it easy to spot when something is chewing through resources — without opening Task Manager or Activity Monitor.
🧠 Memory / RAM Widget
Keep an eye on your system's RAM with the Memory Widget. It shows current memory usage alongside total available RAM so you always know how much headroom you have.
Both system widgets update in real time and sit neatly alongside your other dashboard widgets.
🎵 Spotify Widget — Redesigned
The Spotify widget has been completely reworked. Rather than relying on a shared integration, the widget now uses your own Spotify Developer client ID. This means:
- No rate limiting from shared API keys — your playback controls are always responsive
- More control over which Spotify app is active
- Standard Spotify OAuth flow for authorisation — sign in once and you're set
To use the new widget, you'll need to create a free Spotify Developer app and enter the client ID in the widget settings. The settings panel walks you through the process step by step.
Other improvements in v1.7
- Hue Group API V2 — the Philips Hue Group v2 widget is now paywalled as a Pro feature
Upgrade now
The CPU and Memory widgets are available to all users. Update New Tab Widgets from the Chrome Web Store to get started.
🔗 Install New Tab Widgets from the Chrome Web Store