Death To _blank

Keeps links from opening new tabs by removing the _blank attribute

What is Death To _blank?

"Death To _blank" is a Chrome extension that eliminates '_blank' attributes from links, keeping your browsing experience streamlined by opening links in the same tab. It also handles other unwanted targets, allows whitelisting of specific pages, and works seamlessly with AJAX-loaded content on sites like Facebook and Twitter. With continuous updates and a user-friendly interface, it empowers users to take control of their tab management.

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By: hey.im.seph

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Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.49 (77) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-10-19)

Creation date: 2017-12-16

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

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Size: 200.70K

Email: jb*****@jbarker.net

Ranking

# 8140 ▼ 77

Other rankings

#11159 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 12

#14 in target keyword 5 ▲ 2

#124 in permission keyword 11 ▼ 2

#167 in javascript keyword 44 ▼ 14

#183 in options keyword 16 ▲ 18

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Extension summary

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Many web page links use the "_blank" target to open in a new tab. This is usually annoying (if I wanted to open a new tab, I would have done so myself!).

Death To _blank removes the "_blank" target from links, causing them to open in the current tab. This script also catches a few other targets (such as "blank" and "_new") that developers use. If you find any targets I've missed, let me know and I'll add them to the list!

You can add pages to a whitelist in the options page, which causes Death To _blank to ignore those pages. I find this useful for sites like GMail that I would rather keep open all the time. You can also specify this as a blacklist, if that suits your fancy.

This script now works on pages that dynamically load additional content using AJAX, such as Facebook and Twitter.

NOTE! This extension does not stop javascript popups (or flash popups, or anything of the like). If you still find links that open up new pages after installing this plugin, they're probably either javascript popups (which I can't do anything about), or other, invalid _blank-like targets (in which case forward me the link and I'll update the extension).

If you have comments/suggestions, please use the Feedback link (or better yet, email me!). Don't post a complaint in your review! I don't get notifications about those. :-(

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 effectively to stop unwanted new tabs from opening.
Very useful for navigating sites like Amazon and AliExpress.
User-friendly and efficient.
Helps improve browsing experience by reducing clutter of tabs.

Cons

Inconsistent performance on some websites, like Yandex.
Some users reported it not working as expected.
Need for an opposite function to allow new tabs on specific sites.

Most mentioned

Effective at preventing _blank links from opening in new tabs.
Convenient for users who frequently navigate multiple links.
Gratitude expressed for the extension's functionality.

Recent reviews

great

hz wang, 2024-11-07

Fantastico. No meu caso era a hotmart, que pra navegar até onde eu preciso eram uns 5 links e nisso 5 guias novas aberta eu tendo de trocar de guia e fechar a anterior parecendo um palhaço, a extensão resolveu imediatamente, aprovado.