Restores consistent ctrl+click, shift+click, cmd+click and middle-click behaviour when clicking links.
Link Fixer - Chrome Extension for Consistent Link Behaviour
'Link Fixer' is a Chrome extension designed to maintain consistent ctrl+click, shift+click, cmd+click and middle-click behaviour. The extension restores the default functionality that opens a link in a new tab or window when these modifier keys are used. This tool corrects occurrences where this expected behaviour has been broken.
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Risk impact: Low risk impact
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Manifest version: 2
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Size: 90.97K
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Extension summary
The default behaviour of ctrl+click, shift+click, cmd+click (on macOS) and middle-click when clicking on links is to open the link in a new tab or new window.
This behaviour is sometimes broken by careless developers.
This add-on restores the default behaviour, ensuring the modifier keys always cause links to open in a new tab.
User reviews
Pros
- Restores ctrl+click functionality
- Addresses common annoyance with browser behavior
- Works well initially for many users
- Provides a solution for specific developer issues
Cons
- Issues with the latest Chrome update causing ctrl+click to be disabled
- Not working on certain websites
- Stops functioning properly after some time
- Requires refreshing pages to load correctly
Most mentioned
- Thanks for fixing issues with link behavior
- Doesn't work after recent updates
- Works initially but fails after continued use
User reviews
THANKS! WHAT A MEN ( OR A WOMAN)!
Extension safety
Risk impact
Link Fixer requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Link Fixer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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