_blank

Put a double purple border around links that will open in a new tab (i.e. have target="_blank")

_blank: Chrome Extension

_blank is a Chrome extension that puts a double purple border around links with target="_blank" to easily identify new tab opening links.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 205
-8
Rating: 4.50
(2)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2016-07-15)
Creation date: 2016-07-15
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • tabs
Size: 56.38K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Useful.
by Raffaele Paciello, 2017-07-31

Simple and does exactly what I want it to do. Just needs to add in a feature to turn it off temporarily across the board; I don't want it on 100% of the time.
by Brian Graham, 2016-04-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

_blank requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of _blank. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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