Open the current URL in an incognito window.
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2023-12-04
Manifest V2
- By:
- misterburton
- Users:
- 11,872+
- Rating:
- 4.14 (14)
- Version:
- 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2016-11-23)
- Creation date:
- 2016-11-22
- Permissions:
- tabs
- Size:
- 34.65K
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a year ago
User reviews
Pros
- Simple alternative to keyboard shortcut (ctrl+shift+n)
- Allows users to open tabs in incognito mode
- Users appreciate the option to open in the same window, close the original tab
- Desire for hotkey/shortcut option
Cons
- Sporadic glitching causing inappropriate images to appear
- Does not automatically close the original tab when opening in incognito
- Opens in a small window instead of maximized
Recent reviews
I opened it up and it showed me this image of a creepy stair well of like and old timey apartment that kept glitching and saying error. Thankfully nothing crawled out the screen as I half expected how ever it was really creepy and did not work.
by
Gregorious Tumptuous (Greg), 2022-11-20
Great work!
Two most demanded option:
1. Option to set a Hotkey / Enable Context Menu action
2. Option to close original tab after opening new
3. Option to Use same window to open a new tabs
by
Sohail Iqbal, 2020-01-16
would be great to have a shortcut
by
Ricardo Pietrobon, 2017-03-05
Extension safety
Risk impact
Open In Incognito requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
Risk likelihood
Open In Incognito may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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