About:blank gmail

The infamous "about:blank" page!

When you open a new tab in Google Chrome (or other browsers), you might see a blank page with the URL "about:blank" in the address bar. This page is not a real webpage, but rather a placeholder created by the browser.

Now, you might be wondering why you're seeing this page in your Gmail account. There are a few possible reasons:

  1. New tab: When you click on the "New tab" button in Gmail, it opens a new tab with the "about:blank" page. This is a default behavior in Chrome and other browsers.
  2. Tab hijacking: Some malware or adware might be hijacking your browser's new tab behavior, causing it to open the "about:blank" page instead of a new Gmail tab.
  3. Browser extension: A browser extension might be interfering with your Gmail experience, causing the "about:blank" page to appear.

To resolve the issue, try the following:

  1. Check for malware: Run a virus scan on your device to ensure it's free from malware.
  2. Disable browser extensions: Try disabling all browser extensions and then re-enabling them one by one to identify the culprit.
  3. Reset browser settings: Reset your browser settings to their default values.
  4. Clear browser cache: Clear your browser cache and cookies to remove any temporary data that might be causing the issue.
  5. Contact Gmail support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Gmail support for further assistance.

Remember, the "about:blank" page is not a real webpage, so you won't be able to access any content on it. If you're experiencing issues with your Gmail account, try the above steps to resolve the problem.