Single Window (open links in active window)

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

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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.

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Extension stats

By: emano.waldeck

Users: 9,000+

1,000

Rating: 4.06

(18)

Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2021-07-07)

Creation date: 2018-10-31

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 50.92K

Email: em*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 9,799 ▲ 674

Other rankings

#10628 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 180 #25 in windows keyword 15 ▼ 4 #64 in links keyword 17 ▲ 3 #160 in command keyword 19 ▲ 4 #203 in popup keyword 28 ▲ 7

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Single Window (open links in active window) (v0.1.6resigned1)

188 3.25

(8)

Single Window (open links in active window) (v0.2.0)

7,911+ 4.20

(4)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

An extension that does what it claims to do
Excellent user experience when it works
Great for keeping pop-ups organized in one tab
Prevent annoying new tabs from opening

Cons

Does not work after Chrome updates
Can lead to unintended behavior with session restores
Sometimes opens pop-ups in the wrong window
Occasionally buggy with mobile sessions

Most mentioned

Fails to work consistently after Chrome updates
Might be affected by manifest v3 changes
Issues with tab organization and session restores

User reviews

It worked for a long time and it was great. But no longer works for me. I'm using Windows 10, latest update on Chrome and I do work at a school behind a firewall.

Michael Weingarden, 2025-02-13

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.

Brian Spaulding, 2024-11-01

An extension that does what it claims to do. Excellent!

Taino, 2024-08-26

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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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Single Window (open links in active window). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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