Open Links in New Tab

This extension allows you to decide which websites you want to automatically open in a new tab.
What is Open Links in New Tab?
Open Links in New Tab is a Chrome extension that allows you to choose which websites automatically open links in new tabs. It's perfect for websites like Google, Reddit, and YouTube.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-07-10
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.11 (9)
Version: 1.05 (Last updated: 2020-08-18)
Creation date: 2018-08-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • *://*/*
Size: 113.66K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension will allow you to create a list of websites so that whenever you click a link on one of those websites, the link will automatically open in a new tab. Perfect for websites like Google, Reddit, and YouTube.

User reviews

This extension is very very useful to me. Thanks author. I don't want to press [Ctrl-left mouse] to open a link in new tab This tool is what I need much

Does not work. Settings don't hold. Seems to have been abandoned by the developer. If not, a fix is in order.
by David Gunn, 2021-11-23

not working
by BT0392 Andy, 2021-11-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Links in New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open Links in New Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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