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Open Links in New Tab

by sassnathan · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Ensures all links open in a new tab.

Users
10K
0 in 30 days
Rating
2.9 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
27
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#8,908
#7,617 among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 29 Aug 2023

Users

monthly, 3 years
05,00010KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 10,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
01427Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 27 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 Open Links in New Tab

Why Use Open Links in New Tab? Navigating the web can involve clicking through a myriad of links. Open Links in New Tab simplifies your browsing experience by automatically opening all links in new tabs. No more right-clicking or using keyboard shortcuts; let this extension do the work for you! Features: 🌐 Universal Compatibility: Works on all websites. 🛠️ Simple Interface: Just one checkbox to enable or disable the feature. 🟢 Status Indicator: A badge on the extension icon shows whether the feature is currently ON or OFF. How to Use: Install the Extension: Add it to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. Click the Icon: Find the extension icon in your toolbar and click it. Enable or Disable: Use the popup checkbox to turn the feature ON or OFF.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+1,000+11.1%+6+0.04
1 year+4,000+66.7%+13+0.35

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Open Links in New Tab appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
links#34+17
new tab#39+5
new tabs#79+16

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.028 Aug 2023

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
28 Aug 2023
Size
5 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
facnjbdmmbddmojfmpfknnkihjcikgon

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabstorage

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