Link Fixer

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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By: danielnixon

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.58

(33)

Version: 1.11 (Last updated: 2019-07-07)

Creation date: 2019-07-06

Permissions:

browserSettings
storage

Size: 90.97K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,379 ▼ 38

Other rankings

#23965 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 695

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Link Fixer (v1.11)

398 4.56

(32)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Restores consistent ctrl+click, shift+click, cmd+click and middle-click behaviour when clicking links.
Works well on most sites and settings, making a noticeable improvement in link handling.
Simple and effective solution for overriding undesirable browser behaviors introduced by web developers.

Cons

Recent updates have led to functionality issues (e.g., disabling ctrl+click on all sites).
Some users report that it doesn't work on specific sites like sbs.com.au.
Inconsistent performance after initial use, with failures to load pages properly.

Most mentioned

Appreciation for restoring expected link behavior.
Functionality issues post Chrome updates.
Specific sites where the extension fails to operate as intended.

User reviews

It works, thanks!

Private Stuff, 2025-01-15

THANKS! WHAT A MEN ( OR A WOMAN)!

Mister M (Outservice), 2024-11-14

THANK YOU!!! Now I have a weapon against incompetent so-called developers who would usurp MY browser's functionality.

Lar Al, 2024-06-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Link Fixer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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

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