Open in Private Mode

Open the active tab in a private window via toolbar button or context-menu.
What is Open in Private Mode?
"Open in Private Mode" is a Chrome extension that enables you to open the current tab (active) in a private or incognito window. Users can simply click on the toolbar button or use the keyboard shortcut. An option is provided to open a custom URL in private mode, enhancing secure and private browsing experience.

Extension stats

By: Yubi
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.43 (7)
Version: 0.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-12)
Creation date: 2017-12-09
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Size: 23.99K

Other platforms

Open in Private Mode (v0.1.1)
3.79 (24) 867
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Open in Private Mode is an extension that enables you to open the current tab (active) in a private window.

Simply click on the toolbar button to open the private (or incognito) window. You can also use the context-menu item (right-click) to open the private window. Please note that, if you right-click on a link, the new private window will have the link URL instead of the tab. Moreover, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Alt + Shift + S) to open the active tab in a private window. If you want to open a custom URL in a private window when you click on the toolbar button, please open the options page and add a URL in the designated area.

To report bugs, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/open-in-private-mode.html).

User reviews

A must have tool for Vivaldi browser, thanks.
by Ka bi, 2024-05-27

Thank you! Exactly what I wanted and as described. Simple and clean with no permissions required.
by Arjun Anand, 2020-08-06

Works just fine. Simple as it can be. I can only want one thing in addition and that is to have or set a keyboard shortcut to trigger the extension.
by Mehmet Yasin AKAR, 2019-10-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in Private Mode does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open in Private Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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