Open in new tab

Open links in new tab for a list of specified domains. Useful for sites such as hackernews
What is Open in new tab?
'Open in new tab' is a practical Chrome extension designed to enhance browsing efficiency. It allows users to specify certain domains in which all links will be directed to open in new tabs. This is especially useful for sites like hackernews where it's preferable to open links in separate tabs. Using the extension is simple: navigate to the desired website, click on the 'Open in new tab' extension icon, and add the website to the list of domains.

Extension stats

Users: 8,000+
Rating: 3.52 (60)
Version: 0.0.15 (Last updated: 2020-05-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 103.42K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

Have websites which you always open links in new tab? With this extension, add the domain and all links in the domain will open in a new tab.

Useful for websites such as hackernews where you would ideally like to open links in new tab.

To add a website to always open in a new tab, just visit the website and click on the extension icon.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and works as described
  • Convenient for opening links in new tabs
  • Good for specific use cases or websites, like editing URLs easily
Cons
  • Does not work on popular sites like Notion and Reddit
  • Opens link in new tab but switches to the new tab unexpectedly
  • Limited functionality for certain types of links, such as those on JIRA
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on specific sites
  • Opens in new tab but navigates away from the original tab
  • Requests for additional configurability and support for more sites
Recent reviews
Perfect! Does exactly as I wanted and is easy to use.
by Kimberley, 2024-11-02

Doesn't work on https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/tyres
by Douglas Held, 2024-10-31

trash
by ラメロボール, 2024-09-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in new tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Open in new tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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