Long Press New Tab

Open links as background tabs by clicking links and holding
What is Long Press New Tab?
Long Press New Tab is a Chrome extension that allows you to open links in new background tabs by simply clicking and holding on the link. It provides functionality for long left, middle, and right clicks, as well as drag and drop links. You can also open links in Readability or Instapaper Mobilizer for a better reading experience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-03-31
Users: 5,659+
Rating: 4.65 (77)
Version: 3.1 (Last updated: 2015-08-22)
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • downloads
Size: 26.47K
Price: Free

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Extension summary

This extension provide the functionality to open links in a new tab by a 'long' click on a link.

long left click long middle click long right click

v3.1 middle button

v3.0 added drag and drop links (disabled by default)

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User reviews

Thank You! This extension is a must have.
by Newtomic, 2021-03-05

トラックパッドで操作する際などには非常に重宝しています。 ただ一つ残念なのは、ページ上の要素(Gmailのラベル名やiframe内のスクロールバー等)をドラッグした際にも反応してしまうこと。 マウスが動いた際には反応しないようにしてくれれば☆5つです。
by Kenta, 2020-11-20

I love this extension. However lately it also opens the link both in new window but also in the same window...
by id di, 2020-10-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Long Press New Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Long Press New Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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