Right Click Link New Tab

Name: Right Click Link New Tab
Rating: 3.6863 (51 reviews)
Author: Bg Dam

By: Bg Dam

IMPORTANT 13 Feb 2018: THIS ADDON WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. For those looking for a better alternative to this addon, please use beta version of https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/right-links/?src=api for Firefox 57+.

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Features & Capabilities

The Right Click Link New Tab Chrome extension enhances your browsing efficiency by allowing you to open links in new tabs simply by right-clicking them. Instead of displaying the usual context menu, right-clicking a link immediately opens it in a new tab, while Ctrl+click preserves the context menu functionality. This streamlined behavior speeds up navigation and multitasking within your browser.

Please note, this extension uses a content script to inject JavaScript into pages. Due to current browser policies, it does not work on addons.mozilla.org. Additionally, this addon is no longer updated after February 2018. For Firefox users, an alternative beta version is available. Overall, Right Click Link New Tab offers a simple yet effective way to improve link handling and browsing flow.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Bg Dam

Daily users:

769 -4

Rating:

3.69

(51)

Version:

0.0.9resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5728745

Creation date:

2017-09-20

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Permissions:

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Size:

21.79KB

Email:

as*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,790 ▼ 18

Other rankings

#364 in Tabs

#7 in right click keyword 56

#48 in new tab keyword 48

#112 in links keyword 31

#127 in new tabs keyword 41 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Bg Dam

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/right-click-link-new-tab/

Email:

as*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

The 'Right Click Link New Tab' Firefox add-on is favored for allowing users to open links in new tabs, which is especially helpful for mice with broken middle buttons. However, multiple reviews highlight issues like lack of options to disable right or middle click features separately, causing multiple tabs to open unintentionally. There are inconsistencies in tab placement when opening links, and the add-on has compatibility problems with Firefox 57 Quantum and some Linux versions. Users also desire more control, such as exceptions and prevention of the context menu appearing on right click.

Pros

Allows opening links in new tabs via right click, useful especially for mouses with broken middle click buttons.
Works well for its intended purpose as a simple extension to open links in new tabs.
Users appreciate the functionality and the developer's work and updates.
Some users have successfully modified the extension to better fit their needs, indicating flexibility and helpful codebase.

Cons

No option to disable either the right click or middle click functionality independently, causing unintended multiple tabs to open.
Inconsistency in where new tabs open: right click opens tab next to current, but middle click opens tab at far right.
Does not work properly on Firefox 57 Quantum or some Linux distributions.
Lacks features such as exceptions for certain elements or more granular controls like enabling/disabling certain clicks.
Annoyance with the context menu opening on right click without option to prevent it.

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Is Right Click Link New Tab Safe?

Risk impact

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Right Click Link New Tab requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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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Right Click Link New Tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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