Do not allow popup windows. Open all links in the current window

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0.2.0
Update
July 7, 2021
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49.73KiB
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8,000+
Rating
4.11765 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Single Window (open links in active window) Extension

This extension prevents web pages from opening pop-up windows of any kind. When the extension is enabled, all newly opened windows will get directed to the active window (in the currently active window before this window gets opened). You can toggle the extension on and off from the toolbar button to enable the single-window mode or disable it. When the extension is enabled, all windows are forced to stay in the same active window. So if a website issues a popup window, instead the extension moves the newly created popup window into the active window and then focuses on this newly created window (same as dragging a tab from one window to another window). When the extension is disabled, popup opening is permitted.

Usage Preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mFKwmlt6RU

Notes:
Even if the extension is enabled, the user can still open new windows using Ctrl + N or Command + N shortcuts. Also from the 3-dot -> New Window menu.
This extension does not intercept incognito (private) windows.
This extension does not intercept extension windows (extensions are still permitted to open. their popup windows).

Version Log:
0.1.3:
The new tab will get focused. Now you can use command-line tools to open in a new window and get your tab focused
0.2.0
Moves to manifest v3
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "0.2.0", "name": "Single Window (open links in active window)", "description": "Do not allow popup windows. Open all links in the current window", "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "19": "data/icons/19.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "38": "data/icons/38.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png", "256": "data/icons/256.png", "512": "data/icons/512.png" }, "homepage_url": "https://add0n.com/single-window.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "action": {}}
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How to download and manually install Single Window (open links in active window) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Single Window (open links in active window) extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Single Window (open links in active window) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Single Window (open links in active window) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Single Window (open links in active window) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Single Window (open links in active window) extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Single Window (open links in active window) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Single Window (open links in active window) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Single Window (open links in active window) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Single Window (open links in active window) extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Single Window (open links in active window) extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Single Window (open links in active window) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Single Window (open links in active window) extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Single Window (open links in active window) extension file

Select and download the Single Window (open links in active window) extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Single Window (open links in active window) extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Single Window (open links in active window) extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Single Window (open links in active window) extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Single Window (open links in active window) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Dr. Leandro F. Ceranto (ID: 0000006551657822) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/19/2023 Melhor extensão para o Chrome do gênero. É a única que coloca a pop-up numa aba imediatamente ao lado direito da aba que chamou a pop-up. Outras extensões colocam lá na última aba. Enfim, um trabalho primoroso que merece nosso like e recomendação.

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Johannes Hermann (ID: 000000f73f8a8d47) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 Doesn't always work, e.g. if a tab is already open because you clicked a link and then clicking the same link that would open the same tab with the same "_target", the popup opens as a window, the old tab gets closed correctly but the new popup should also be moved to my active window.

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Jon Håvard Sevaldsen (ID: 000000497f92cae9) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/25/2021 Warning: This makes all "restore session" tabs and tabs from other devices etc all open in one window too! Also, it is buggy when opening a mobile phone session on PC, it opens one tab in one window and the rest in another. I currently have a single window with hundreds of tabs which I'll have to sort out manually due to this extension. Because of these issues, I unfortunately cannot use this extension.

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Carlos (ID: 0000000f74ca50cf) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/05/2021 Is it possible to open pop as a tab in the same window as the ''origin'' of the pop-up and not in the active window? For example if I have three windows, but the popup came from window 2, I want it to open in window 2 and not in window 3 or 1

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EOP Johnson (ID: 000000fc8aa58eb8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2020 Had to restart Chrome and click the extension icon to have it show a checkbox to active, but then it worked great!