Feedly Background Tab

Open Feedly Links in Background Tab using shortcut key

Feedly Background Tab Chrome Extension

"Feedly Background Tab" is a Google Chrome extension designed to optimize your Feedly experience. Specifically, this extension enables users to open Feedly links in a background tab using a designated shortcut key. This feature is particularly handy for power users who routinely read several articles simultaneously. Furthermore, the users have the freedom to customize their shortcut key based on their preference. The extension is also compatible with Cloudly, including PRO versions.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.96
(79)
Version: 0.13 (Last updated: 2017-08-11)
Creation date: 2017-08-11
Permissions:
  • http://www.feedly.com/*
  • http://cloud.feedly.com/*
  • https://cloud.feedly.com/*
  • storage
Size: 16.37K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very useful and helpful feature
  • Loved by many users for years
  • Super simple to use
  • Awesome extension that users utilize daily
  • Good support from developer
Cons
  • Stopped working for many users recently
  • Limited keyboard shortcut documentation
  • Inconsistent performance, requiring hotkeys in certain situations
  • Hope for compatibility with Firefox
  • Desire for more automation options
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working
  • Very useful
  • Great little extension
  • Need more customization/keys
  • Thanks for fixing the issue
User reviews
Was great when it worked. Stopped working many months ago.
by Steve Holstein, 2023-01-04

It's very useful, but most keys are bound on the feedly side. I need a list of available keys.
by Takashi Asada, 2021-07-24

Does not work any more
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Feedly Background Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Feedly Background Tab. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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