StayInTab

StayInTab

StayInTab redirects a link that opens in a new tab back to the original tab.

What is StayInTab?
StayInTab is a light-weighted Chrome extension that prevents webpages from opening new tabs, ensuring you stay browsing in the same tab. It redirects links that would open in new tabs back to the original tab. You can still choose to open links in new tabs by right-clicking or using Ctrl/Command-click. Please note that StayInTab does not block popup pages, as Chrome already blocks popups by default.
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Stats
Users: 6 ▲ 1
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-03)
Creation date: 2023-06-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 4.67K
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Summary

StayInTab is a light-weighted extension that prevents a webpage from opening new tabs and helps you stay browsing in the same tab.

When you click on a link of a webpage that tries to open to a new tab, StayInTab redirects the link back to your original tab. However, you can still open link into a new tab if you want, by either right-click the link or by Ctrl/Command-click.

Note:

  • StayInTab does not block popup pages. Chrome blocks popups for you by default.
Safety
Risk impact

StayInTab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

StayInTab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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