Single Window (open links in active window)

Do not allow popup windows. Open all links in the current window

Single Window: A Chrome Extension for Uninterrupted Browsing

Single Window (open links in active window) is a Chrome extension designed to provide a seamless browsing experience, by forcing all new windows into the active browser window. This innovative tool redirects all pop-up windows to the current window, preventing any interference in workflow. Easily enabled or disabled through a toolbar icon, Single Window provides the convenience of opening links right within your active window, while allowing manual window opening options, such as Ctrl+N and New Window from the 3-dot menu. Note: It does not control incognito or extension windows.

Extension stats

Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.12
(17)
Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2021-07-07)
Creation date: 2018-10-31
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 50.92K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Single Window (open links in active window) (v0.1.6resigned1)
3.00 (7) 171
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Extension summary

This extension prevents web pages from opening pop-up windows of any kind. When the extension is enabled, all newly opened windows will get directed to the active window (in the currently active window before this window gets opened). You can toggle the extension on and off from the toolbar button to enable the single-window mode or disable it. When the extension is enabled, all windows are forced to stay in the same active window. So if a website issues a popup window, instead the extension moves the newly created popup window into the active window and then focuses on this newly created window (same as dragging a tab from one window to another window). When the extension is disabled, popup opening is permitted.

Usage Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mFKwmlt6RU

Notes: Even if the extension is enabled, the user can still open new windows using Ctrl + N or Command + N shortcuts. Also from the 3-dot -> New Window menu. This extension does not intercept incognito (private) windows. This extension does not intercept extension windows (extensions are still permitted to open. their popup windows).

Version Log: 0.1.3: The new tab will get focused. Now you can use command-line tools to open in a new window and get your tab focused 0.2.0 Moves to manifest v3

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
  • Works as intended and opens links in the active window
  • Has specific features for handling pop-ups effectively
  • Helps in reducing annoying pop-up tabs
Cons
  • Does not function correctly after Chrome updates
  • Can cause issues with restoring session tabs from other devices
  • Bugs when opening mobile sessions on PC
  • Sometimes fails to move certain pop-ups to the desired window
Most mentioned
  • Does not work after Chrome updates
  • Bugs related to session restore and mobile sessions
  • Works well for handling pop-ups
User reviews
only works when chrome doesn't update. I need my stuff to open in one tab at work and every time there is a update it does not work.
by Brian Spaulding, 2024-11-01

An extension that does what it claims to do. Excellent!
by Taino, 2024-08-26

Recently, more and more popups have been infiltrating. Might have something to do with manifest v3. What a shame.
by Mike Bilel, 2024-08-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Single Window (open links in active window) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Single Window (open links in active window) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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