Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab

Forces Edge to open new tabs instead of pop-up windows and/or links in the same tab by default instead of new or background tab.

What is Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab?

The Edge add-on 'Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab' is a productivity tool designed to optimize your browsing experience. It works by overriding default settings to open links in the same tab, eliminating the need for multiple background tabs. It also turns pop-up windows into more manageable tabs. Note: if this extension stops working, consider disabling Efficiency Mode in the Edge settings.

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By: sergiy.net

View on Edge Add-on Store

Users: 38,247 ▼ -2,477

Rating: 4.30 (63)

Version: 2.3.1 (Last updated: 2023-06-30)

Creation date: 2020-09-04

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size: 20.65K

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Stats date:

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 764 ▲ 24

Other rankings

#9 in Enhance security and privacy

#2 in popup keyword 47 ▲ 25

#22 in performance keyword 12 ▼ 2

#23 in optimize keyword 10 ▲ 1

#41 in windows keyword 9 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab (v2.8)

4.41 (567) 102,525

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Summary

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Forces Edge to open new tabs instead of pop-up windows. Note: If the extension stops working randomly, try disabling "Efficiency mode" under Edge Settings > System and performance > Optimize Performance.

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works as described
Useful functionality
Helpful for managing pop-ups and tabs

Cons

Requires constant reconfiguration
Issues with power optimization settings
Inconsistent performance over time

Most mentioned

Needs to be turned off and on for it to work
Works briefly then stops working
Useful functionality but requires constant reconfiguration

Recent reviews

Awesome extension, works as described

by CEMEI, 2024-07-10

Wish I didn't have to turn off the Optimization but once that is done it works flawlessly. Edit 5/30/2024 Unfortunately, you have to turn off "Use graphics acceleration when available" also now.

by Hubble,, 2024-05-30

Wish I didn't have to turn off the Optimization but once that is done it works flawlessly.

by Hubble,, 2024-05-10

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Safety

Risk impact

Open link in same tab, pop-up as tab may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.