Item logo image for Force Tabs to Open in Background

Force Tabs to Open in Background

Item media 1 (screenshot) for Force Tabs to Open in Background

Overview

Ensures all tabs open in the background without stealing focus, even if opened by other plugins.

Tired of new tabs constantly interrupting your workflow or stealing your focus when you’re browsing? “ Open in Background” ensures that all new tabs, including those opened by websites, scripts, or other extensions, automatically open in the background. You can continue reading or working uninterrupted, knowing new tabs won’t distract you or interrupt your workflow. Key Benefits: • ✅ Prevent distractions: Keep your workflow seamless—no more losing focus. • ✅ Effortless browsing: Tabs opened by websites, ads, or other extensions quietly load in the background. • ✅ Compatibility: Works smoothly even alongside other extensions. • ✅ Privacy & simplicity: No extra permissions, ads, or tracking—just lightweight functionality that respects your privacy. Ideal for multitasking professionals, researchers, students, and anyone who values uninterrupted browsing. Enjoy a cleaner, calmer Chrome experience today!

Details

  • Version
    1.1
  • Updated
    April 3, 2025
  • Offered by
    OldButKeen
  • Size
    4.3KiB
  • Languages
    English (United Kingdom)
  • Developer
    Brenton Keith Milne
    12 Torrens Street Adelaide, SA 5159 AU
    Email
    oldbutkeen@gmail.com
    Phone
    +61 433 872 791
  • Trader
    This developer has identified itself as a trader per the definition from the European Union and committed to only offer products or services that comply with EU laws.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data. To learn more, see the developer’s privacy policy.

This developer declares that your data is

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

Support

For help with questions, suggestions, or problems, visit the developer's support site

Related

Tab Order Customizer

5.0

Customize tab order.

Open New Tabs - Current Right, Left or Default

5.0

Open new tabs to the closest right, left, or default location using custom keyboard shortcuts.

Tab Buddy – Open Tabs Next to Current

3.4

Opens new tab next to the current one

TabMagnet - Open Tabs Next to Current

3.0

Master your Chrome tab workflow! Control where new tabs open and where to jump when closing tabs. Boost your productivity with…

Tab+

4.4

Bring new tabs to front and in last position, allow to save and restore windows.

Open Links in New Tab

4.0

Modern Web Extension to Open Links in New Tabs for Specified Domains or Temporarily on Any Tab.

NewTaber - Always Open in New Tab

4.2

Automatically open all links in new tabs

Tab Position Manager

4.0

Tab Position Manager

Force Background Tab

3.9

Force New Tab Running In Background

New Tab Positioner

4.2

Control where new tabs open — from regular tabs, pinned tabs, and tab groups.

Right Click Opens Link New Tab

4.4

Right Click Opens Link in New Tab in the Correct Order

Always Open in New Tab

5.0

Automatically opens all links in new tabs in the background, keeping you on your current page for better browsing control.

Tab Order Customizer

5.0

Customize tab order.

Open New Tabs - Current Right, Left or Default

5.0

Open new tabs to the closest right, left, or default location using custom keyboard shortcuts.

Tab Buddy – Open Tabs Next to Current

3.4

Opens new tab next to the current one

TabMagnet - Open Tabs Next to Current

3.0

Master your Chrome tab workflow! Control where new tabs open and where to jump when closing tabs. Boost your productivity with…

Tab+

4.4

Bring new tabs to front and in last position, allow to save and restore windows.

Open Links in New Tab

4.0

Modern Web Extension to Open Links in New Tabs for Specified Domains or Temporarily on Any Tab.

NewTaber - Always Open in New Tab

4.2

Automatically open all links in new tabs

Tab Position Manager

4.0

Tab Position Manager

Google apps