How to Customize Backgrounds and Quotes in Mue

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Mue lets you change two things on your new tab page: the background image and the quote that appears with it. You can pick from Mue's built-in library, use your own image, or browse the Marketplace for community packs. Quote packs come in multiple languages and include options like movie quotes and memes. All of this is available in the extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Whale.

Backgrounds: Three Ways to Change What You See

Mue describes three sources for backgrounds, and each fits a different situation.

1. The in-house library

Mue's photography team hand-picks a selection of exclusive backgrounds. This is the fastest option if you want something polished without searching: open the background settings and choose from the built-in collection.

Best for: a quick change with no setup.

2. Your own image

You can choose your own background instead of using the library. This suits people who want a personal photo, a work-related image, or a specific color scheme.

Best for: a personal or branded look.

3. The Marketplace

The Marketplace holds community-submitted packs. If the in-house selection feels limited, this is where you find more variety contributed by other users.

Best for: browsing a wider range of styles.

Source Who provides it Good fit when…
In-house library Mue's photography team You want a curated, ready-made look
Your own image You You have a specific image in mind
Marketplace Community contributors You want more variety than the default library

Quotes: Pick a Pack That Fits Your Mood

Quotes in Mue are organized as packs rather than single quotes. The built-in library covers inspiration, humor, and wisdom, and packs are available in multiple languages. The Marketplace adds options such as movie quotes and memes.

To change your quote, open the quote settings and select a pack. The page then draws from that pack each time you open a new tab.

Choosing a pack:

  • Motivation or focus → pick from the inspirational or wisdom packs in the main library.
  • A lighter tone → look for humor packs, or movie quotes and memes in the Marketplace.
  • Non-English display → select a pack in your preferred language from the multi-language library.

What Else You Can Adjust

Backgrounds and quotes sit alongside Mue's widgets. Mue describes its widgets and design as tailored toward productivity and wellbeing, so the new tab page is meant to be more than a static image. The same customization principle applies: the page is built to be modified to your preferences rather than fixed.

A Privacy Note That Affects Customization

Mue states that it is open-source, contains no tracking, and stores all data on your device. It says data is never shared without your consent and that it does not collect personal data. In practice, this means the backgrounds and quote packs you choose stay local to your browser. If you sync settings across devices, check Mue's own documentation for how that works, since the site only states that data is stored on device.

Common Questions

Do I need an account to customize? The site does not describe an account requirement for changing backgrounds or quotes. It only states that data stays on your device.

Is customization free? Mue describes itself as free-to-use and open-source. The site lists no pricing tiers or paid features for backgrounds or quotes.

Where do I report a problem or suggest a pack? Mue points users to GitHub for contributing code, suggesting ideas, and reporting issues. The project lists 50+ collaborators and 700+ GitHub stars, so the Marketplace and libraries are actively shaped by the community.

Which browsers support this? Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Whale, per the site's browser list.