target="_blank"-toggler

Toggle target="_blank" on key-press

Toggle target=_blank on key-press

target=_blank-toggler is a Chrome extension that allows you to toggle the behavior of links opening in new tabs by pressing a key combination. It provides a visual cue for links that open in a new tab and offers a convenient way to switch between opening new tabs or not.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: augnustin
Users: 279
7
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2017-11-14)
Creation date: 2017-11-14
Size: 261.12K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
target="_blank"-toggler (v0.1.1resigned1)
79 4.69 (13)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Unfortunately the extension looks un-updated for 6 years since 2017. I'm also thinking knowing this in advance (before hovering over, by modifying link color or appending an icon into the link) would be a great option!
by Elvin Aslanov, 2023-11-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

target="_blank"-toggler requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of target="_blank"-toggler. Use it at your own risk.

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