Open Link in Same Tab

Makes links open in the same tab
What is Open Link in Same Tab?
Open Link in Same Tab is a Chrome extension that prevents links from opening in new tabs. It also adds an option to the right-click menu for opening links in the same tab. You can blacklist or whitelist websites and even drag individual links to the address bar to force them to open in the same tab. It's a convenient tool for customizing your browsing experience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-06-17
By: fclancy78
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.67 (39)
Version: 1.14 (Last updated: 2017-08-17)
Creation date: 2017-08-17
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 41.40K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Stops links from opening in a new tab. Also adds an "Open link in same tab" option to the right-click menu for links. Click on the icon or press Alt-B to add a website to the blacklist or whitelist. (Note: individual links can be forced to open in the same tab by dragging them to the address bar with the left mouse button held down instead of clicking them. This feature does not require the use of an extension.)

User reviews

So many sites, like Google custom search engines, force the link to open in a new tab. But if I want a new tab, then I'll make a new tab with a triple click or 'F' in Vimium. This extension eliminates all the clutter of search results pages.
by Jason Majors, 2021-04-11

seems to work
by N D, 2021-02-02

在CSDN中不行,点击连接总会在新标签页打开。
by Aimee Alise, 2020-12-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Link in Same Tab requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open Link in Same Tab may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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