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New Tab External Link

by Thinh Nguyen

v1.5 Updated Dec 16, 2025 10.42KiB
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Description

A clean and lightweight tool that automatically opens external links in a new tab β€” with full per-site control. This extension improves your browsing experience by preventing external links from unexpectedly replacing your current page. All external URLs open in a separate tab, while internal navigation stays steady and uninterrupted. A simple on/off toggle is available directly in the popup, allowing you to disable or enable the extension for the current domain. Your preference is saved and automatically applied across all subdomains. What this extension does: πŸ”— Automatically opens external links in a new tab 🏑 Keeps internal links in the same tab πŸŽ›οΈ Per-domain on/off toggle 🌐 Subdomain-aware (example.com disables all *.example.com) ⚑ Lightweight and efficient πŸ”’ No data collection, no tracking, fully private Perfect for documentation sites, work platforms, dashboards, knowledge bases, and any website where you want full control over your browsing flow.
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storageβ„Ή Can store data locally in your browser tabsβ„Ή Can see your open tabs and their URLs

Details

Version 1.5
Updated Dec 16, 2025
Size 10.42KiB
First Seen Mar 24, 2026