Google Account Switcher Into Same Window

Google Account Switcher Into Same Window

Changes Google Account Switcher behavior from opening new window/tab into staying in the same window.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-08-03
Users: 378
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2019-05-28)
Creation date: 2019-05-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 31.01K
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Summary

This extension changes Google Account Switcher behavior from opening new window/tab into staying in the same window by replacing target="_blank" with target="_self" attribute on account links.

Extension is open-source with source code available on Github: https://github.com/unexpectedsymbol/google-account-switcher-into-same-window

User reviews
Works flawlessly. I wish I knew about it a long time ago!
by Iann Massoud Iann Massoud, 2021-12-08

this a great app...i often switch accounts and having new tab open up each time would cripple my workflow without even realizing the code.
by JoGa Bop JoGa Bop, 2021-10-05

Does exactly what it claims.
by Muli Yulzary Muli Yulzary, 2020-10-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Account Switcher Into Same Window is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Account Switcher Into Same Window may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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