Force Background Tab

Name: Force Background Tab
Rating: 3.95850622406639 (241 reviews)
Author: Yuchen Wang

Force New Tab Running In Background

Force Background Tab

The Force Background Tab Chrome extension allows you to open new tabs seamlessly in the background while you continue browsing. By preventing new tabs from being activated automatically, it improves your browsing efficiency.

Support for all links, tabs, and flash content is included. Recent updates have introduced enhanced rule management for site-specific control and improved syncing options using Chrome storage. With version upgrades focusing on performance and bug fixes, this extension ensures a smoother web experience. For feedback or issues, visit the official GitHub page. Keep your browsing distraction-free and organized with Force Background Tab!

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By: Yuchen Wang

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.96

(241)

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Version: 2.2.2 (Last updated: 2024-12-24)

Creation date: 2020-01-21

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 681.98K

Email: ph*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 5,548

Other rankings

#2979 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 2

#2 in force keyword 41

#11 in background keyword 82 ▼ 1

#72 in new tabs keyword 62 ▲ 1

#102 in tab keyword 38 ▲

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User reviews

Pros

Works as intended for background tab management
Simplicity and effectiveness in usage
Helps users with specific browsing needs
Available for both internal and external links
Great for improving browsing experience when opening multiple tabs

Cons

Frequent issues with functionality and compatibility due to updates
Not currently working on the latest Chrome version or Manifest V3
Inconsistent performance across different websites
Possible lack of continued support or updates from developers

Most mentioned

Not working anymore or experiencing frequent failures
Works well but struggles on recent websites
Desire for an update to support Chrome's manifest v3
Effective at keeping tabs in the background but issues with specific user configurations
Users appreciate the functionality but are concerned about its future support

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

exactly what I needed Thanks

Abdo Ayman, 2025-03-28

Doesn't work; or no longer working; whichever.

Richard L Y, 2025-03-12

最近失效了，it's not working

豆瓣君, 2025-01-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Force Background Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Force Background Tab has earned a good reputation and 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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