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' Chrome extension changes the default link opening method in Chrome. Instead of opening links in new or background tabs or pop-up windows, this extension ensures links open in the existing tab. The extension also transforms pop-ups into new tabs, enhancing organization and streamlining browsing. Features include viewing all link-open pop-ups and managing all tabs in the current window. Share links directly to Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-11-21 due to malware

By: marek-szczepankiewicz-1122

Users: 102,525+

Rating: 4.41

(567)

Version: 2.8 (Last updated: 2023-08-04)

Creation date: 2017-11-02

Permissions:

storage
declarativeNetRequest
tabs

Host permissions:

*://*.facebook.com/*
*://twitter.com/*
*://*.linkedin.com/*

Size: 80.29K

Email: ms*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use
Saves a lot of time
Functionality is loved by daily users
Developer responsiveness to issues

Cons

New version is tracking users which raises privacy concerns
Erratic functionality and broken in new Chrome versions
Issues with recent Chrome and Edge updates
Stopped doing its intended task

Most mentioned

Used day-to-day by users for several years
Stopped working as expected
Issues with recent updates
Privacy concerns with user data tracking
Responses from developer

User reviews

Broken in new chrome versions. Also it has some funny code background.js when facebook.com is opened but I don't know if that code is legit.

Bernhard Krautschneider, 2023-10-10

Used to love this extension, but now it's functionality is erratic and is killing my workflow. It just opens tabs up in random windows if it works at all. Version 2.8 is garbage.Guess I'll have to look for an alternative.

Alexander Gruber, 2023-09-29

Opens links in the same tab (reuses tab). I can't believe this has to be an extension though. Ridiculous. Minus one star until the developer addresses data collection.

Tashi Sherpa, 2023-09-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab requires a lot of 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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