Google Account Switcher: Same Tab

Tracking since May 15, 2026.

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• May 21, 2026
  description

  Tired of the Gmail account switcher always opening in a new tab? This tiny extension fixes that one annoyance — when you click an account in the Gmail switcher, it opens in the same tab instead of spawning a new one.
  No permissions required beyond the pages it runs on. No data collected. No background scripts. Just a single content script that removes the target="_blank" attribute from account switcher links when the popup opens.
  Lightweight, open, and does exactly one thing.
  
  Like this extension? Support the developer on Ko-fi ☕ https://ko-fi.com/an_tonic

  Tired of the Google account switcher always opening in a new tab? This tiny extension fixes that — clicking an account in the switcher opens it in the same tab instead of spawning a new one. Works on Gmail and Google Drive and most other services.
  No data collected. No background scripts. Just a single content script that intercepts account switcher clicks and navigates in place.
  Note: If you're viewing a shared document and switch to an account that doesn't have access, the account will switch but Google will ask the new account to request access to that document. This is normal Google behaviour, not a bug.
  Lightweight, open, and does exactly one thing.
  Like this extension? Support the developer on Ko-fi ☕ https://ko-fi.com/an_tonic

• May 21, 2026
  short_description

  Modifies Gmail account switcher links so they open in the same tab.

  Switch Google accounts without opening a new tab. Works on Google Gmail, Drive and most other services.

• May 21, 2026
  name

  Gmail No New Tabs

  Google Account Switcher: Same Tab

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