Open Link in Same Tab, Pop-Up as Tab - Chrome Extension
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Extension summary
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. If you hate when you click the link and Chrome opens it in a new or a new background tab, or even in a new window, then this extension is for you.
It forces Chrome to open links in the same tab by default instead of new or background tab, and new tabs instead of pop-up windows.
Version 2.6: - Fixed some cases where popups could not open same tab due to extension upgrade to manifest v3
Version 2.5: - Fix some bug
- Fix some page can't open popup same tab
Version 2.4: - Add new feature:
- View all link open popup.
- Manage all tabs current window.
- Share link of tab on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
User reviews
- Easy to use
- Saves a lot of time
- Functionality is loved by daily users
- Developer responsiveness to issues
- 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
- 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
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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 likelihood
Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.
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