Open Links in New Tab

Ensures all links open in a new tab.

Open Links in New Tab - Chrome Extension

"Open Links in New Tab" is a Chrome extension that simplifies web navigation by automatically opening all links in new tabs. With universal compatibility, a straightforward interface, and a status indicator, it eliminates the hassle of right-clicking or using shortcuts. Easily enable or disable the feature with a single checkbox to enhance your browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 2.91
(11)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-29)
Creation date: 2023-08-28
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 5.47K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great when it functions properly
  • Successfully opens links in a new active tab
Cons
  • Requires manual activation after restarting the browser
  • Does not open bookmarks in new tabs
  • Some links (like from specific websites) do not open in a new tab
  • Does not work consistently for all users
Most mentioned
  • Does not work on some websites
  • Needs to be activated every time the browser restarts
  • Works well when activated properly
User reviews
启用后没有效果
by SHUN LV, 2025-01-28

Работает
by Maxim Belikov, 2024-12-16

Does not work on https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/tyres
by Douglas Held, 2024-10-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Links in New Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Open Links in New Tab. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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