# Always open in current tab

> This basically removes target='\_blank' from links and they always open in the current tab. Icon based on open new window by Syafiqa Fickle from the Noun Project

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/always-open-in-current-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/always-open-in-current-tab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `always-open-in-current-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrei Petcu
- **Category:** other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 70
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-07-25
- **Size:** 48 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/always-open-in-current-tab/)

## Description

The "Always Open In Current Tab" Chrome extension streamlines your web browsing by automatically removing the `target='_blank'` attribute from links. This ensures that all links open in the same tab, eliminating unwanted new tabs and keeping your browsing organized. The extension features a clean icon inspired by "open new window" by Syafiqa Fickle from the Noun Project, offering a simple yet effective way to control how links behave. Ideal for users who prefer to avoid multiple tabs and maintain focus within a single window, this tool enhances productivity and browsing comfort.

## Rankings

- #13,883 — Overall
- #60 — torrent
- #61 — currency
- #136 — target
- #171 — open vpn
- #178 — openvpn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/always-open-in-current-tab)