Single Window (open links in active window)

Single Window (open links in active window)

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

What is Single Window (open links in active window)?
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.
Stats
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.09 (11)
Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2021-07-07)
Creation date: 2018-10-31
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 50.92K
URLs: Website
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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
Finally, one that works well!
by Mauro de Curtis Mauro de Curtis, 2024-02-05

Tego potrzebowałem.
by Pawel Jankowski Pawel Jankowski, 2023-12-18

Melhor extensão para o Chrome do gênero. É a única que coloca a pop-up numa aba imediatamente ao lado direito da aba que chamou a pop-up. Outras extensões colocam lá na última aba. Enfim, um trabalho primoroso que merece nosso like e recomendação.
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Safety
Risk impact

Single Window (open links in active window) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully 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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