Link Protector

Name: Link Protector
Author: leocompson

Adds the noopener attribute to links (third-party only) and prevents websites from accessing the opener window.

As of June 2026, Link Protector has 336 users in the Privacy & Security category.

leocompson Privacy & Security★ Featured

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+6.3%

336

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Version

0.1.4

Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 20, 2026	316	—	—	0.1.4
May 5, 2026	319	—	—	0.1.4
May 15, 2026	326	—	—	0.1.4
May 27, 2026	329	—	—	0.1.4
Jun 8, 2026	330	—	—	0.1.4
Now	336	—	—	0.1.4

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: None declared

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About

Link Protector extension is designed to potentially improve your online security.

For all link elements (hyperlinks) within the page, if the link opens in a new tab and does NOT have an opener attribute (rel=noopener), this addon adds this attribute to the link to prevent the new window from accessing the opener window (previous tab). Please note that this addon only works if the links have a third-party href, otherwise it won't change the attributes at all. By adding the noopener attribute, it can potentially improve your online security and privacy, as the third-party website does not have access to the opener window (the tab in which the hyperlink is opened), therefore your online data will not be exposed to other websites. 

The toolbar button serves as an ON, OFF switch to quickly turn the extension ON or OFF. Badge icon text shows the number of hyperlinks that are being changed. This addon does not have separate options or settings page.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/link-protector.html).