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GitHub Link Opener

by akhil.juluru · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Automatically opens non-GitHub links in new tabs when browsing GitHub.com, keeping you on GitHub while accessing external resources.

Users
46
0 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#112K
#93K among extensions
Version
1.1.1
updated 30 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
091182Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 46 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Apr 2025Feb 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 1 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 GitHub Link Opener

GitHub Link Opener is a simple, privacy-focused Chrome extension that enhances your GitHub browsing experience by automatically opening non-GitHub links in new tabs. Key Features: • Seamless GitHub Experience: Stay on GitHub while accessing external resources • Automatic Link Handling: No configuration needed - just browse GitHub as usual • Works with All Link Types: Handles absolute, relative, and root-relative URLs • Privacy-Focused: No data collection, no tracking, no external connections • Lightweight: Minimal permissions required - only accesses GitHub.com How It Works: When you click on a link on GitHub.com, the extension checks if it points to a non-GitHub website. If it does, the link automatically opens in a new tab, keeping you on your current GitHub page. Perfect For: • Reading documentation that references external resources • Following links to related projects or tools • Accessing external documentation without losing your place on GitHub • Developers who frequently browse GitHub and need to reference external resources Privacy & Security: • Only runs on GitHub.com pages • Does not collect or transmit any user data • Does not require any special permissions beyond accessing the active tab • Open source and transparent

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−2−4.2%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months−19−29.2%00.00
1 year−9−16.4%00.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.1.130 Sep 2025
1.0.111 Apr 2025
1.0.010 Apr 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
10 Apr 2025
Size
35 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
kmedjapbknhaihmnpdanijibjaigedlm

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Site access
*://github.com/*

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