Link Controller

Link Controller

Control Whether Links Open in a New or Current Tab

What is Link Controller?
"Link Controller" is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to provide better control over how links are opened on your browser. With this tool, you can decide whether a clicked link opens in a new tab or in the current one. An intuitive icon indicates the current settings, and one simple click allows you to toggle the options either for the present tab or for all. Enhance your browsing experience by eliminating unwanted disruptions caused by spontaneous tab openings.
Stats
Users: 655 ▲ 22
Rating: 4.43 (14)
Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2016-01-29)
Creation date: 2016-01-29
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 10.51K
URLs: Website
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Summary

The icon shows in which tab links will open, click it for options to toggle it for the current tab or for all tabs.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Saves user time
  • Simple and intuitive
  • Allows links to open in new tab while leaving original page undisturbed
Cons
  • Doesn't work with certain websites (ex. eBay, YouTube)
  • Breaks legitimate popups
  • No option to open tab without immediately switching to it
Most mentioned
  • Option to open new tab
  • Not functional with certain websites
  • Easy and simple to use
Recent reviews
doesn't work in ebay.co.uk.. links stil open in new tab

totally breaks legitimate popups, resulting in blank tabs ...
by Asok Asus Asok Asus, 2021-02-28

Работает для EDGE. Именно то что нужно.
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Safety
Risk impact

Link Controller is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Link Controller has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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