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8 Alternatives to iGoogle Homepage

iGoogle is gone, so use these homepage replacements instead

By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 18, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Around the Web Browsers Cloud Services Error Messages Family Tech Home Networking 5G Antivirus Around the Web Remember iGoogle? So many people used it as their preferred web browser homepage back in the day, until the service was discontinued and taken offline on November 1, 2013.

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A lot of people were disappointed given how handy of a homepage tool it was. If you haven't yet found a good alternative since the permanent disappearance of iGoogle, here are several you may want to consider. They're no iGoogle, but some of them offer features that might bring back at least a small bit of that classic homepage experience. 01 of 08

Almost an iGoogle Clone igHome

What We Like Highly customizable. Mobile-friendly. What We Don't Like Gadgets can disappear. Some gadgets unavailable on secure version. igHome is perhaps the most similar alternative to iGoogle. Although it's not officially run by Google, it uses Google search and can connect to your other Google services, like Gmail. You can add all sorts of widgets to your page, set a background image and do almost everything that iGoogle allowed you to do. And it's totally free to sign up! 02 of 08

Google' s Official Web Browser Google Chrome Browser

What We Like Easy search. Customize shortcuts. What We Don't Like Limited personalization. No newsfeed. This is actually what Google had hoped everyone would use to replace iGoogle. You can personalize it somewhat similarly to iGoogle with web apps, themes, menu bars and extensions. It even works quite well on mobile devices. It’s not quite like iGoogle, but if you want to stick with Google, then it will do. Set your page to bring up Google.com when you open a new window and you’ll be ready to go. 03 of 08

Great Looking Widgets Plus Tons of Search Options Protopage

What We Like Highly customizable. Easy to find relevant content. What We Don't Like Outdated appearance. Content is not shareable. Now here’s another similar iGoogle alternative that's comparable to igHome. It’s easy to see how much it resembles the layout and widgets of iGoogle. You can add all sorts of widgets, change the colors, set the background image and perform searches on some of the top search engines and sites. As if that weren't awesome enough, you can add tabs to your homepage for even more widgets and better organization. 04 of 08

Switch Between Widget and Reader View Netvibes

What We Like Create custom dashboards. Numerous apps and layouts. What We Don't Like Some features only available with premium subscription. Learning curve to use. Netvibes was actually the first personalized dashboard platform even before iGoogle launched in 2005. It's a powerful homepage and RSS reader tool with premium plans you can upgrade to if you want more features. The platform claims that it’s a place where “millions of people around the world personalize and publish all aspects of their daily digital lives.” You can choose from over 200,000 apps, create custom layouts and publish great looking micro sites easily with just a few clicks. 05 of 08

Ideal If You Love Using Yahoo Products My Yahoo

What We Like Headlines, emails, and more in one place. Use existing Yahoo account. What We Don't Like Cluttered appearance. Ad-heavy. If you’re willing to give Yahoo a try, you can use the My Yahoo page as an option for personalized widgets and quick links. If you already have a Yahoo account or use Yahoo Mail, it may be easier to make the switch. Unfortunately, your my Yahoo dashboard will show random advertisements throughout the page, which is a bit of a pain. It all depends on how far you’re willing to go to get a similar iGoogle experience. 06 of 08

Where You Can Get Real-Time Updates Twitter

What We Like Content variety. Hashtags streamline results. What We Don't Like No widgets. Limited customization options. If it’s the latest news that you’re craving to read right off the bat when you open up a new browser window, maybe jumping on Twitter and setting it to your homepage is the right choice. If you follow enough news outlets or weather networks or whatever on Twitter, you can get your news fix practically in real-time. Twitter doesn’t have any fancy widgets or much of a personalized layout option but does have a highly visual feed nowadays and it could be a serious homepage option for people who want to be informed as quickly as possible. 07 of 08

Your Fix for Social News and Interesting Topics Reddit

What We Like Easy to use. Myriad topics to follow. What We Don't Like Simplistic layout. Some topics not suitable for work. Reddit is another great source for news, often sometimes better than what the media outlets provide. The layout is slightly bland, but the information and links you can find there are priceless. There’s also a pretty great community too, so if you’re a fan of participating in discussions, Reddit could be a good choice for a homepage. You can choose from any one of the Reddit lists at the top that best suits your interests. 08 of 08

Your Homepage Simplified My Way

What We Like Well-organized. No pop-ups. What We Don't Like Limited customization. Cannot remove default links. If you don't care that much for the widgets but want at least a few quick buttons to popular sites, My Way might be the best option for you. You get a Google enhanced search bad and a selection of site icons for fast access. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a way to customize your site buttons or much of anything else. If you want customization, you're going to want to go with one of the other alternatives on this list. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Top 10 Personalized Start Pages for Your Web Browser 5 Best Free Start Menu Replacements for Windows 8 The 10 Best To-Do List Apps of 2022 The 10 Best Password Managers of 2022 The 8 Best Sites For Free E-cards The 10 Best Reddit Apps for Android in 2022 The 8 Best Facebook Alternatives in 2022 Best Email Search Sites and Address Directories of 2022 The 22 Best Free iPad Apps of 2022 10 Best Sites for Book Lovers How to Change Your Homepage in Safari The 7 Best Mobile Search Engines The 9 Best Free Widgets for Android The 14 Best Mother's Day E-Card Sites of 2023 The 8 Best Gmail Alternatives of 2022 The 13 Best Alexa Hacks of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies