# Open Link in Foreground

> Adds a option when right clicking a link to open in a new tab and switch focus to it. Very useful when wanting to keep current tab and visit link immediately. That's It!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-link-in-foreground](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-link-in-foreground)

## Overview

- **ID:** `open-link-in-foreground`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** André Veríssimo
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 133
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-06
- **First published:** 2017-09-06
- **Size:** 21 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-link-in-foreground/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/averissimo/open-link-in-foreground](https://github.com/averissimo/open-link-in-foreground)

## Description

Open Link in Foreground is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by adding a right-click option to open links in a new tab and instantly switch focus to it. This feature is especially useful when you want to keep your current tab open while simultaneously visiting a different link without any extra clicks or manual tab switching.

Perfect for users who multitask or research online, this extension streamlines navigation by ensuring you don't lose track of your current page while exploring new content swiftly. It's straightforward, efficient, and designed to save you time during your web sessions.

## Rankings

- #10,147 — Overall
- #107 — openvpn
- #116 — grok
- #117 — openclaw
- #128 — openai
- #129 — open vpn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-link-in-foreground)