The iGoogle alternative — a real successor at last
Google shut down iGoogle on November 1, 2013, leaving millions of personalized home pages orphaned. WebBoard brings back the spirit: your bookmarks, your widgets and your notes on one page you organize freely — for free.
Why WebBoard replaces iGoogle
- A customizable home page, like iGoogle, but modern.
- Widgets (weather, clock, quotes…) next to your bookmarks.
- Multiple themed desktops, notes and tasks included.
- Available today, free and maintained.
WebBoard vs iGoogle
| Feature | iGoogle | WebBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Shut down in 2013 | Available |
| Personalized home page | Yes (back then) | Yes |
| Widgets | Gadgets | Modern widgets |
| Visual bookmarks | Limited | Tiles + desktops |
| Notes & tasks | Via gadgets | Included |
| Price | — | Free |
Rebuild your iGoogle with WebBoard
Get your home page back in three steps:
- Create a free account.
- Add your favorite sites and your widgets (weather, clock…).
- Set WebBoard as your home page or new-tab page in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
- Why did iGoogle shut down?
- Google retired iGoogle on November 1, 2013, arguing that modern apps made a personalized home page less necessary. WebBoard offers a present-day version.
- Does WebBoard look like iGoogle?
- The spirit is the same: a home page with your bookmarks and widgets. The interface is more visual and you can create multiple desktops.
- Is it free like iGoogle?
- Yes, WebBoard is free, with an optional paid plan.
Switch to WebBoard, for free
Rebuild your bookmark page in minutes — visual, free, on all your devices.