Open Link in Duplicate Tab

Opens a link in a new tab with history from current tab

Open Link in Duplicate Tab - Chrome Extension

Open Link in Duplicate Tab is a Chrome extension that adds an option to open links in new tabs with history intact. It helps you retain context and track how you got to a specific page.

Extension stats

Users: 44
Version: 0.0.2 (Last updated: 2017-03-14)
Creation date: 2017-03-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 8.26K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Opening link in new tabs is a great way to review lots of items later. However sometimes when you come back to those tabs you've lost the context and the history of how you got there. This extension adds an option to the right-click menu to open a link in a new tab with history intact just as if you had duplicated your current tab and then clicked the link. Now when you come back to the tab in the future you'll know exactly how you got there.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Link in Duplicate Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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