TabLink

Open a link in a new tab, not in the same
What is TabLink?
'TabLink' is a useful, straightforward Chrome extension designed to make your browsing experience more convenient. Any link clicked while using this tool will automatically open in a new tab instead of the current one, doing away with the need to middle-click. The extension is especially advantageous for users who do not have a mouse with a middle-button. However, it is important to note that the extension does not apply to new tab, history, downloads, and extensions pages.

Extension stats

Users: 600 ▲ 13
Rating: 3.66 (32)
Version: 0.4 (Last updated: 2012-07-10)
Creation date: 2012-07-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 18.75K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

With TabLink if you click a link, it's always opened in a new tab! So you don't have to use middle-click!

This is very useful if you have a mouse without middle-button

ATTENTION It doesn't work in new tab, history, downloads, extensions pages Please rate this extension if you like it

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 as described for opening links in new tabs
  • Useful for users on Linux
  • Functionality is clearly stated in the description
Cons
  • Opens all links in new tabs by default, leading to clutter
  • Does not work on all websites
  • Lacks options for background tabs or exceptions for specific sites
Most mentioned
  • Limited functionality
  • Issues with tab management and focus
  • Desire for additional settings and features
Recent reviews
best ext to open links in a new tab for me,since I use google's chrome in my laptop running linux,no windowze or mucOS
by Ari Torres, 2018-05-13

I agree with the other reviews. It works as described, but it is limited. It does not work on all links. When it works it "always" opens a new tab even if you don't want it to. The real problem is that Chrome does not provide a setting to bring new tabs to the top. So many other browsers have this feature. It's a shame.
by Dane Stotzer, 2017-11-12

Installiert sich von selbst!
by Andre Krämer, 2016-02-14
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Extension safety

Risk impact

TabLink requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

TabLink has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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