Force Background Tab

Force New Tab Running In Background
What is Force Background Tab?
Force Background Tab is a Chrome extension designed to improve your web browsing experience. Instead of having each new tab immediately active, which is the norm, this extension changes the behavior so that new tabs operate in the background. It means you can click on as many links as you want without being disturbed from your current browsing activity. The extension includes unique features such as rule management for site-specific settings, chrome storage for option syncing with your Google account, and it has frequent updates for bug fixes and performance enhancements.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.01 (229)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-01-21)
Creation date: 2020-01-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 679.94K

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Force New Tab Running In Background

!!!Support of all Link/Tab/Flash!!!

Description: Normally, Each click on a link that wants to open a new tab will ACTIVE THE NEW TAB Now, After install this extension, the new tab will RUNNING IN BACKGROUND

Feedback: https://github.com/monque/ChromeExtension-ForceBackgroundTab/issues

version 2.2.0 New feature: With the new rule management, users can set whether a site open in background or not

version 2.1.5

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 promised and effectively opens links in background tabs
  • Simple and easy to use
  • No adware or malware issues reported
  • Useful for multitasking
  • Specifically handles 'Search Google for...' links effectively
Cons
  • Needs to be updated to manifest v3
  • Not functioning properly on Mac despite working on Windows
  • Bug with bookmarks that resets to default tab behavior
  • Some users report it not working at all as claimed
Most mentioned
  • Requires update for manifest v3
  • Not working consistently across devices
  • Bug related to bookmark functionality
  • Effective in opening links in background tabs
  • Concerns over functionality claims
Recent reviews
Great extension but this needs to be ported to manifest v3.
by Shank Stir, 2024-10-15
by senilvo acri carvalho, 2024-10-13
Good
by Scarlet, 2024-08-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Force Background Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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