Always Open in New Tab

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Automatically opens all links in new tabs in the background, keeping you on your current page for better browsing control.

Users

1,000

+73 in 30 days

Rating

4.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#28K

#24K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 10 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 11 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 11 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Always Open in New Tab

Always Open in New Tab is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by automatically opening all links in new background tabs. ✨ Key Features: • All links open in new tabs automatically • Stay on your current page (no tab switching) • Toggle on/off with one click • Works on all websites • Secure and privacy-focused • No data collection 🎯 Perfect for: • Research and reading articles • Shopping and comparing products • Social media browsing • News consumption • Any multi-tasking workflow 🔒 Privacy & Security: • No user data collected • Minimal permissions required • Open source code available • Secure link handling with noopener/noreferrer How it works: Simply install the extension and browse normally. When you click any link, it will open in a new background tab while you stay on your current page. Use the extension icon to toggle this behavior on/off anytime.