How do i stop chrome from automatically opening new tabs

The pesky new tab habit! There are a few ways to stop Chrome from automatically opening new tabs:

Method 1: Disable the "New Tab" button

  1. Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the Chrome browser window.
  2. Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Appearance" section.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Show new tab button".
  5. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Disable the "New Tab" shortcut

  1. Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + T (Windows/Linux) or Command + T (Mac) to open a new tab.
  2. Right-click on the Chrome browser icon in the taskbar/system tray.
  3. Select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac).
  4. In the "Target" field, add the following text at the end: --disable-new-tab-shortcut
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3: Use an extension

There are several extensions available that can help you stop Chrome from automatically opening new tabs. Here are a few options:

  1. Tabby: This extension allows you to customize the behavior of new tabs, including disabling the automatic opening of new tabs.
  2. New Tab Blocker: This extension blocks the automatic opening of new tabs and also provides options to customize the behavior of new tabs.
  3. Tab Manager: This extension provides a range of features to manage your tabs, including the ability to disable the automatic opening of new tabs.

To install an extension:

  1. Go to the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Search for the extension you want to install.
  3. Click the "Add to Chrome" button.
  4. Click "Add extension" to install the extension.

Method 4: Use a Chrome flag

  1. Type chrome://flags in the address bar and press Enter.
  2. Search for "new tab" in the search bar.
  3. Click on the "New Tab" flag and toggle it to "Disabled".
  4. Restart Chrome to apply the changes.

Remember that these methods may not completely eliminate the temptation to open new tabs, but they should help reduce the frequency of automatic tab openings.