Link Fixer

Restores consistent ctrl+click, shift+click, cmd+click and middle-click behaviour when clicking links.
Link Fixer is a Firefox add-on that restores the default behavior of ctrl+click, shift+click, cmd+click, and middle-click on links, ensuring they open in a new tab or window.
Manifest V2
Daily users: 396
2
Version: 1.11 (Last updated: 2019-07-06)
Version code: 4759828
Creation date: 2018-03-01
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • browserSettings
  • storage
Size: 95.48K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Link Fixer (v1.11)
1,000 4.58 (33)

User reviews



Thank you! This should be an option built in to Firefox.
by arandor, 2024-03-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Link Fixer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Link Fixer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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