Link Protector

Adds the noopener attribute to links (third-party only) and prevents websites from accessing the opener window.

Link Protector: Enhance online security

Link Protector is a Chrome extension that adds the noopener attribute to links, enhancing online security by preventing websites from accessing the opener window. It improves your online privacy by protecting your data from being exposed to third-party websites.

Extension stats

Users: 296
13
Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-06-13)
Creation date: 2020-11-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 47.60K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Link Protector (v0.1.3)
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Extension summary

Link Protector extension is designed to potentially improve your online security.

For all link elements (hyperlinks) within the page, if the link opens in a new tab and does NOT have an opener attribute (rel=noopener), this addon adds this attribute to the link to prevent the new window from accessing the opener window (previous tab). Please note that this addon only works if the links have a third-party href, otherwise it won't change the attributes at all. By adding the noopener attribute, it can potentially improve your online security and privacy, as the third-party website does not have access to the opener window (the tab in which the hyperlink is opened), therefore your online data will not be exposed to other websites.

The toolbar button serves as an ON, OFF switch to quickly turn the extension ON or OFF. Badge icon text shows the number of hyperlinks that are being changed. This addon does not have separate options or settings page.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/link-protector.html).

Extension safety

Risk impact

Link Protector requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Link Protector has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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