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.
What is Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab?
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.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-11-21 due to malware
Users: 102,525+
Rating: 4.41 (567)
Version: 2.8 (Last updated: 2023-08-04)
Creation date: 2017-11-02
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • *://*.facebook.com/*
  • *://twitter.com/*
  • *://*.linkedin.com/*
Size: 80.29K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
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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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

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.
by 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.
by 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 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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