Open Same Tab

Make links open in the same tab for specific webpages.

Open Same Tab Extension - Chrome

Open Same Tab is a Chrome extension that allows you to make links open in the same tab for specific webpages. It helps combat search engines' strategy to keep users on their search results page by forcing links to open in the same page.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: em_te
Users: 938
23
Rating: 4.27
(11)
Version: 0.1.8 (Last updated: 2020-06-07)
Creation date: 2020-06-06
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • notifications
  • storage
  • webNavigation
Size: 26.01K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

Other rankings
#2908 in Tools ▲ 10

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Open Same Tab (v0.1.7)
265 4.14 (21)
Open Same Tab (v0.1.7)
372 4.00 (5)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 on various websites, including meetup.com and yandex browser
  • Users express satisfaction and happiness with the extension's performance
  • Easy to set up and install
Cons
  • Doesn't work on some websites like market.yandex.ru
  • Requires manual configuration for each domain, which can be tedious
  • Some users report intermittent functionality issues
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Requires domain configuration
  • Happy with the extension
User reviews
Doesn't work on some websites, e.g. market.yandex.ru
by Artur Baybulatov, 2024-07-25

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

Really appreciate you/this extension
by Rebecca Abay, 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
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Open Same 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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