[mindtricks]

So many comments debating the philosophy around this. I like it when these type of sites open a new tab for me. Is there a way to just code in a toggle between the two link opening types?

[hallway_monitor]

This is the type of thing I have to fight against daily. You already have both action available - left click or middle click. Don't bloat your software with band aids for problems that don't exist - just train your users better.

[zenoprax]

Middle-click a link to open a new tab. I can't force a link to open in the same window but I can with new tabs.

Sometimes it's easier to follow a link, have a look, and then go back without jumping around tabs.

[account42]

If only mouse manufacturers would use middle click buttons that are designed for more than occasional use.

[Sn0wCoder]

wow, always right clicked then clicked open in new tab. Middle click now saves me one click - thanks!

[mirrorlake]

I always bind a side button on my gaming mice to ctrl+click so that my thumb can open links in a new tab. Slight ergonomic improvement for me.

[derkades]

ctrl+click works too!

[rovr138]

I like that in Kagi I can set this as an option.

Default, on the same tab (since browsers have options around this), but allow users to select if they want it on a new tab/window.

[Shank]

You can set a user preference to open in a new tab. The reverse is not true.

[zamadatix]

I don't think most browsers have such an option, doubly so on mobile. They just assume the user will open the link in the way they'd like.

[basch]

The reason it’s a debate is because both interfaces / flows are broken.

Back/forth, new tab, currently open tab switch, bookmark, needs to be redesigned from first principal. They all approximate different versions of similar intents.