# Open Link in New Tab

> Open Link in New Tab help you change default how a link opened - in current tab or in new tab. Compatible with new Firefox Quantum 57

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-new-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-new-tab)

## Overview

- **ID:** `open-new-tab`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Edutek
- **Category:** social-communication,other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 1,296
- **Weekly downloads:** 44
- **Rating:** 2.66 / 5 (29 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-11-30
- **Size:** 30 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-new-tab/)

## Description

**Open Link in New Tab** is a Firefox Quantum 57 compatible WebExtension that allows users to customize how links open in their browser. You can choose to open links following default web page settings, open links leading to different sites in new tabs, or open all links in new tabs, giving full control over your browsing experience.

This extension is simple to use and enhances navigation by changing the default behavior of link opening. It is perfect for users wanting to streamline their workflow and manage multiple tabs efficiently while browsing.

## Rankings

- #2,868 — Overall
- #279 — Tabs
- #345 — Social & Communication
- #18 — open ai
- #18 — open vpn
- #24 — new tab

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

User reviews indicate this add-on helps some users open links in new tabs without using about:config, but it often fails to work reliably. Many users experience issues where it does not open all links in new tabs and demands a Firefox restart without notification. Its lack of a toolbar icon complicates use, and it does not function properly on specific websites. Some users also mentioned concerns over permissions and similarity to other add-ons. Overall, the extension is seen as useful when functional but inconsistent and limited in features.

### Pros

- Provides a way to change link opening behavior without accessing about:config.
- Works for some users when Firefox is restarted.
- Opens some links in new tabs successfully.
- Simplifies opening links in new tabs compared to built-in Firefox options.

### Cons

- Does not work consistently or at all for many users.
- Requires restarting Firefox after installation with no notification.
- Lacks a toolbar icon, making it difficult to access or use.
- Does not open all links in new tabs as expected, especially on certain sites (e.g., Deliveroo, Netflix).
- Suspicious permissions request and duplication with other similar add-ons.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-new-tab)