Forces all standard links (<a> tags) on a webpage to open in a new browser tab.
Users
175
+77 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#68K
#57K among extensions
Version
1.6
updated 14 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 10 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:175 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 10 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Open Link In New Tab
Open Link In New Tab is a simple, lightweight, and essential Chrome extension designed to enforce a consistent browsing experience: every standard link you click opens in a new tab.
Tired of links hijacking your current tab? This extension runs silently in the background, automatically modifying all standard anchor tags (<a>) on a webpage to ensure they use target="_blank". This prevents accidental navigation away from the page you are currently viewing, making your research, reading, and general browsing workflow much more efficient.
Key Features:
Universal New Tab Behavior: Forces all static and dynamically loaded links on every website to open in a new tab.
Seamless Integration: Runs quietly in the background without interfering with the webpage's user interface.
Global Toggle: Easily enable or disable the extension's core functionality with a single switch in the toolbar popup. The state is remembered across sessions.
Dynamic Content Support: Uses a Mutation Observer to automatically process links loaded via JavaScript or AJAX after the initial page load.
Simply install it, set your preference, and enjoy uninterrupted browsing!