Open in Private Mode - Chrome Web Store (2024)

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Overview

Open the active tab in a private window via toolbar button or context-menu.

Open in Private Mode is an extension that enables you to open the current tab (active) in a private window.Simply click on the toolbar button to open the private (or incognito) window. You can also use the context-menu item (right-click) to open the private window. Please note that, if you right-click on a link, the new private window will have the link URL instead of the tab. Moreover, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Alt + Shift + S) to open the active tab in a private window. If you want to open a custom URL in a private window when you click on the toolbar button, please open the options page and add a URL in the designated area.To report bugs, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/open-in-private-mode.html).

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Open in Private Mode - Chrome Web Store (3)

Ka bi
May 27, 2024

A must have tool for Vivaldi browser, thanks.

1 person found this review to be unhelpful

Open in Private Mode - Chrome Web Store (4)

Arjun Anand
Aug 6, 2020

Thank you! Exactly what I wanted and as described. Simple and clean with no permissions required.

6 out of 6 found this helpful

Open in Private Mode - Chrome Web Store (5)

Mehmet Yasin AKAR
Oct 25, 2019

Works just fine. Simple as it can be. I can only want one thing in addition and that is to have or set a keyboard shortcut to trigger the extension.

3 out of 3 found this helpful

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Details

Version
0.1.2
Updated
February 12, 2024
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Size
23.43KiB
Languages
English
Developer
Email
[email protected]
Non-trader
This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data.

This developer declares that your data is

Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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For help with questions, suggestions, or problems, visit the developer's support site

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FAQs

Open in Private Mode - Chrome Web Store? ›

➤ Context Menu - right-click on the webpage and choose "Open this tab in incognito". ➤ Keyboard Shortcut - press Alt+I (Option+I on macOS) with the tab active to swiftly open it in incognito mode, streamlining your browsing experience.

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How to open Chrome in Private Mode? ›

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to open an Incognito window: Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS: Press Ctrl + Shift + n.

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How do I change my Chrome to Private Mode? ›

Open Google Chrome. Select the three dot icon in the upper-right corner. Select New Incognito window from the drop-down menu.

Why can't i open private browsing on Chrome? ›

Go to Security. Click Incognito mode. Select Allow incognito mode. Click Save.

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How do I make my browser open in Private Mode by default? ›

Google Chrome

In the Chrome Properties window, click the Shortcut tab.
On the Shortcut tab, in the Target text field, type -incognito at the end (A), click Apply (B), then click OK (C).

Mar 10, 2024

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What is private mode in Google Chrome? ›

Browsing in Incognito mode means your activity data isn't saved on your device, or to a Google Account you're not signed into.

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How do I open a private connection in Chrome? ›

Use Incognito browsing mode

Using this mode helps check if the “Your connection is not private” error is due to an unsecured extension or expired cached data. To use Incognito mode on Chrome, click the hamburger menu or three dots icon in the top right corner → New Incognito window.

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How do I turn on Privacy settings in Chrome? ›

Edit ad privacy settings

On your device, open Chrome.
At the top right, select More. Settings.
Select Privacy and security. Ad privacy.
Select the ad feature you'd like to turn on or off.

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How do I make Chrome more private? ›

Change your Safe Browsing protection level

On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, select More. Settings.
On the left, select Privacy and security. Security.
Select the level of "Safe Browsing" you want to use. Enhanced protection. Standard protection. No protection.

How do I make my Chrome account private? ›

Instruction

Open Google Chrome.
Select the three dot icon in the upper-right corner.
Select New Incognito window from the drop-down menu. A new window opens, usually darker colored than normal, showing Incognito at the top right.

Oct 13, 2022

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How do I turn private browsing on? ›

Browse in Incognito mode

On your Android phone or tablet, open Chrome .
To the right of the address bar, tap More. New Incognito tab.
A new window appears. In the top left, check for the Incognito icon .

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How to keep Chrome in incognito mode? ›

How to permanently enable incognito mode in Chrome (Windows and Mac)

Right-click your Chrome desktop shortcut and select “Properties” (on Windows) or “Get info” (on Mac).
Add ” -incognito” to the end of the existing text in the “Target” field (on Windows) or “Command” field (on Mac).

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May 11, 2024

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Is incognito really incognito? ›

Is incognito mode safe? The terms “private search” and “incognito mode” sound great. But while your history is erased on your device, it's still visible to the outside world. Even when you're in incognito mode, websites, your ISP, and your network can still see your IP address and browsing history.

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How do I always use private browsing mode? ›

Select the Privacy & Security panel and go to the History section. Choose Use custom settings for history from the drop-down menu and check the Always use private browsing mode setting.

What happens when you put your web browser in private browsing mode? ›

Private browsing is a feature in most web browsers that lets you browse the internet without leaving a record of your activity on your device. In private browsing mode, also called incognito mode, your browsing history isn't saved, and cookies and cache are deleted when you close the tab.

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Sign up for Private Internet Access.
Set up PIA.
Choose a server & start browsing Chrome. Get Started with PIA.

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How do I make Chrome always private browsing? ›

You can make Chrome start in private mode by default by editing the settings of the app. Right-click your Chrome desktop shortcut and select “Properties” (on Windows) or “Get info” (on Mac). Add ” -incognito” to the end of the existing text in the “Target” field (on Windows) or “Command” field (on Mac).

Open in Private Mode - Chrome Web Store (2024)

4.4 out of 57 ratings

Ka biMay 27, 2024

Arjun AnandAug 6, 2020

Mehmet Yasin AKAROct 25, 2019

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4.4 out of 5
7 ratings

Ka bi
May 27, 2024

Arjun Anand
Aug 6, 2020

Mehmet Yasin AKAR
Oct 25, 2019