Open Link in Other Window

Add a context menu option to links to open it in another window.

Open Link in Other Window Firefox Add-on

Open Link in Other Window is a Firefox add-on that adds a context menu option to open links in another window. It is great for people who use multiple monitors and need to run multiple instances of Firefox. The add-on provides the ability to open links in new foreground or background tabs of other windows, taking into consideration if the other window's active tab is playing media. Bug reports and suggestions are welcome.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: CR
Daily users: 72
2
Rating: 4.71
(7)
Version: 5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5730330
Creation date: 2018-02-16
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 14.56K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

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User reviews

by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-12
Most excellent functionality, especially useful for opening links in an already open private window.
by AlexP, 2022-05-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Open Link in Other Window requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Open Link in Other Window has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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