Merlin
Right Click Link New Tab

Right Click Link New Tab

IMPORTANT 13 Feb 2018: THIS ADDON WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. For those looking for a better alternative to this addon, please use beta version of https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/right-links/?src=api for Firefox 57+.

What is Right Click Link New Tab?
The 'Right Click Link New Tab' is a unique web-extension for Firefox, designed to open any selected link in a new tab when right-clicked. Aside from the usual process, a context menu pops up with a Ctrl+click. Please note that this feature is not applicable to content on addons.mozilla.org since the add-on operates by injecting javascript code (content script) into each page you scroll through.
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Merlin
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By: Bg Dam
Users: 965 ▲ 13
Rating: 3.69 (51)
Version: 0.0.9resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-09-20
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
Size: 22.31K
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# 3232 ▲ 6
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Merlin
Summary
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Right clicking on a link, opens the link in a new tab, instead of opening context menu. Ctrl+click gives the context menu.

IMPORTANT Note: This add-on is a web-extension, which works by injecting a small amount of javascript code (content script) into every page you load. Per current AMO policy, content scripts are not injected on addons.mozilla.org. Hence, this add-on will not work on addons.mozilla.org.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Must-have addon
  • Great for mouses with broken middle click buttons
  • Fixes the duplicate tab on middle click
  • Works quite well
Cons
  • Doesn't work as stated
  • No longer available on Firefox 57+
  • Does not work on Firefox 57 Quantum on Linux
  • Unable to disable right click functionality
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work as stated
  • Must-have addon
  • Fixes the duplicate tab on middle click
  • Unable to disable right click functionality
Recent reviews
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Safety
Risk impact

Right Click Link New Tab is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Right Click Link New Tab if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Right Click Link New Tab is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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