# Proper Links

> For those fed up with unpredictable link behavior. Proper Links ensures links always open in a new tab, makes them easier to spot on the page, and keeps your browsing private. As simple as that.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/proper-links](https://chrome-stats.com/d/proper-links)

## Overview

- **ID:** `proper-links`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maibatsu
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-23
- **First published:** 2026-03-20
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/proper-links/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/maibatsu/proper-links/issues](https://github.com/maibatsu/proper-links/issues)

## Description

<strong>Proper Links</strong> is a small tool designed for one thing: making links behave the way you expect them to.

If you're tired of hunting for links on a messy page or never knowing if a click will take you away from your current tab, this extension is for you.

What it does:
<ul><li><strong>Predictable behavior:</strong> Forces links to always open in a new tab, so you never lose your place.</li><li><strong>Better visibility:</strong> Makes links more noticeable on the page, helping you find what you're looking for without the squinting.</li><li><strong>Privacy-conscious:</strong> Cleans up links by removing unnecessary tracking clutter. It doesn't track you, doesn't call home, and only touches the links you interact with.</li></ul>
No fancy promises, no complex settings. Just <strong>proper links</strong> for a better browsing flow.

## Rankings

- #51,573 — Overall
- #54 — property

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/proper-links)