Normally a link that you Ctrl-click or middle-click is opened in a new tab. This extension enforces that default behavior.

Force New Tab
Extension stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2022-12-25
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- tabs
Size: 3.46K
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Doesn't work. Yet another extension the makes false claims. Yet another developer wasting my time.
by
kouldb anyone, 2018-12-14
Seems to work as expected. Fixes both ctrl-click and the vimium shortcut for opening a link in a new tab on pages where links were previously forced to open in the current tab.
by
Olle Ekman, 2016-07-27
Extension safety
Risk impact
Force New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Force New Tab. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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