Open Same Tab

Make links open in the same tab for specific webpages.

Open Same Tab is a handy Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by forcing links to open in the same tab on chosen websites. Often, search engines and other sites open links in new tabs to keep you on their pages longer. This extension lets you take back control by allowing you to toggle this behavior for specific domains. Simply click the toolbar icon while on a search results page to enable the feature for that domain; repeat to disable it. Ideal for users who prefer a cleaner, more streamlined tab management experience, Open Same Tab removes unwanted new tabs and keeps your browsing focused and efficient.

By:
em_te
Users:
688 -3
Rating:
4.27
(11)
Version:
0.1.8 Last updated: 2020-06-07
Creation date:
2020-06-06
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • notifications
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size:
26.01K
Email:
em*****@hotmail.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
13 hours ago

Other platforms

Open Same Tab (v0.1.7)
249 4.10 (20)
Open Same Tab (v0.1.7)
417 4.00 (5)

User reviews

Users find the Open Same Tab extension effective and helpful, especially compared to alternatives, enhancing their browsing experience on various sites and browsers like Edge and Yandex. However, multiple reviews mention that it doesn't work on some websites and requires manual domain-by-domain configuration, which can be tedious. Users also desire a feature to allow it to work automatically everywhere. Occasionally, the extension does not function properly on some pages, but overall, it is well-regarded.
Pros
  • Extension works effectively on many websites.
  • Provides significant help for specific browsers like Yandex and Edge.
  • Users appreciate its functionality compared to similar extensions.
  • Generally reliable and highly valued by users.
  • Enhances browsing experience by opening links in the same tab as intended.
Cons
  • Does not work on some websites, e.g., market.yandex.ru.
  • Requires manual configuration per domain, which users find tedious.
  • Lacks an option for universal or automatic domain allowance.
  • Occasionally fails to work properly on certain pages.
Recent reviews
Doesn't work on some websites, e.g. market.yandex.ru
by Ar*****, 2024-07-25

This extension actually freaking works! I am so happy now using Edge. I cannot believe it! Overjoyed.
by St*****, 2024-05-30

Really appreciate you/this extension
by Re*****, 2024-05-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Same Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Allows retrieval of a user’s browsing history, presenting a notable privacy risk.
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Risk likelihood

Open Same Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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