Chrome-Stats extension
Tab Activate
New tabs open immediately instead of in the background
What is Tab Activate?
Stats
- tabs
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Other platforms
Summary
Concerns Regarding Required Permissions
Please read the detailed description of required permissions (below) and why they are necessary. Without them, Tab Activate could not work as described. Absolutely no data is changed or collected.
Description
When you open a link in a new tab, Chrome opens the new tab in the background and provides no option to switch to it immediately.
With Tab Activate, new tabs open immediately instead of in the background.
To override Tab Activate and open a new tab in the background, press the Shift key while opening the new tab. Note: Override does not work for bookmarks.
Tab Activate effectively reverses Chrome's new tab focus behavior.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Solves the issue of tabs not activating immediately when opened
- Useful for navigating between tabs when opening new ones
- Works well with other browser features
Cons
- Causes all tab groups to expand when starting Chrome, which is annoying for some users
- Does not work with certain browsers or after browser updates
- May interfere with other tab management extensions
Most mentioned
- Does not work with links in Favourites/Bookmarks Bar
- May cause tab groups to expand when starting Chrome
- Useful for navigating between tabs when opening new ones
Recent reviews
Kasia Mucha, 2024-04-19
Rafael Escolar, 2024-04-09
Шо Ше, 2024-04-08Safety
Risk impact
Tab Activate may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Tab Activate has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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