Compare Chrome extensions: Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab vs Malwarebytes Browser Guard

Stats Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab Malwarebytes Browser Guard Malwarebytes Browser Guard
User count 102,525+ 10,000,000+
Average rating 4.41 3.98
Rating count 567 1,016
Last updated 2023-08-04 2024-04-11
Size 80.29K 27.55M
Version 2.8 2.6.25
Short description
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. The fastest and safest web browsing experience.
Full 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.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks malicious websites, credit card skimmers and trackers while filtering out annoying ads and other unwanted content. In fact, you can browse up to four times faster.

It is the world’s first browser extension that can identify and block new fake tech support scams. And Malwarebytes Browser Guard crushes pop-ups, browser hijackers, and browser lockers with ease. We take on the bad guys, so you don’t have to.

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What it does for you:

Blocks ads & loads pages faster Speeds up how fast web pages display by blocking ads and other unwanted content, providing a cleaner experience and increased bandwidth.

Puts the hurt on tech support scammers Identifies and stops browser lockers, browser hijackers, and other scare tactics tech support scammers use to con you out of money.

Protects your privacy

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