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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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.56
(32)
Version: 1.11 (Last updated: 2019-07-07)
Creation date: 2019-07-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • browserSettings
  • storage
Size: 90.97K

Other platforms

Link (v8.11.2)
2.67 (326) 365,880+
Link Fixer (v1.11)
4.55 (31) 390
Not available on Edge
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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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 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)!
by ma t (tnt), 2024-11-14

by Jason Stokes, 2024-08-01

by Ben Brooks, 2024-06-29
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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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