Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab

Forces Chrome to open new tabs instead of pop-up windows and/or links in the same tab by default instead of new or background tab.

Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab Chrome Extension

The 'Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab' is a Chrome extension aimed at efficient web browsing. It opens links in the same tab by default, instead of new or background tab, thereby keeping your browser uncluttered. It is also designed to convert pop-up windows into tabs, thus preventing the influx of multiple pop-up windows and providing a more seamless browsing experience.

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Extension stats

By: werty1st

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 3.88

(24)

0.05

Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-05-22)

Creation date: 2020-05-07

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 463.87K

Email: we*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,134 ▲ 78

Other rankings

#3881 in Accessibility ▲ 168 #64 in popup keyword 35 ▼ 16 #216 in tab keyword 77 ▼ 30 #274 in links keyword 38 ▼ 27

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well in the past and is considered useful.
Good for specific use cases like autotask and other websites.
Offers a feature to open pop-ups as background tabs.

Cons

Recently has stopped working correctly for many users.
Requires frequent reinstallation to function.
The whitelist/blacklist features are confusing or don't work as expected.

Most mentioned

Recent updates have caused functionality issues.
Users are looking for more support and maintenance from developers.
Functionality varies by website, with some sites still causing issues.

User reviews

אחלה של תוסף חבל שגוגל החליטו להוריד אותו :( גוגל אתם מקבלים ממני ציון של כוכב אחד על בחירת החלטות

יוסף שוסטרמן, 2025-03-05

今日いきなり使えなくなりました。 2024年8月22日　久しぶりにChromeに入れてみたら、又使えました。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　アンケートサイトは使えたけど、使えないサイトもあり中途半端な感じがします。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　使いやすかったのに…。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 2024-08-29　いきなり使えました。何だったんだろう？というか、これからもサポートしてほしい拡張の一つです。

ねろ, 2024-08-11

Doesn't work. It would be helpful if the instructions state what's the difference between whitelist and blacklist. Not everyone, in fact, few understand. Also, it should flash or let you know the selected link (should) be opened in the same tab, but it's not. Tested on YouTube with blacklist enabled and disabled. Uninstalled.

Google User, 2024-06-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open link in same tab, pop-up as 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

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Risk likelihood analysis details

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