Newtab

Newtab

Open links in a new tab on demand

Merlin
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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-07-30
By: orzogen
Users: 180
Rating: 3.50 (2)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2013-06-22)
Creation date: 2013-06-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • background
  • *://*/*
Size: 279.55K
Price: Free
URLs: Website
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Summary

Newtab is a simple extension that allows you to toggle between opening all links in new tabs or defaulting to the link's individual behavior. This app was developed to ameliorate a problem that I frequently had; when doing research or in cases in which I'd like to open a large number of tabs quickly, then come back to them later (for instance, reading Hacker News), I'd have to hold down the Cmd key while clicking through upwards of ten links. Newtab solves this by allowing you to toggle always opening in a new tab with a single keyboard shortcut. (Cmd+Shift+D).

User reviews
This works decently at times. But, it does have glitches. One is where it does sometimes open up 4-6 copies of your new tab. Also, it won't let you go through the pages of "also bought" items at Amazon, as everytime you click the arrow to go to next page, this extension makes a new copy of the same page show up as a new tab, where you cannot advance unless you disable it.
by Holly Letson Holly Letson, 2016-07-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Newtab is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Newtab if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Newtab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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