Chrome jumps to an existing tab when I type a URL

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When I type a url (say, superuser.com), Chrome jumps to reuse an existing tab already open at that tab. I once found this useful (indeed, I asked a question requesting it!) I'd now like to get rid of it. Frequently I actually do want two tabs open to the same site - so currently the only workaround is to use "duplicate tab".

Now, I'm not using any extensions that could explain it (certainly not Only One). Is there some other option somewhere that could cause this behaviour?

Steve Bennett

Posted 2012-06-30T04:48:52.003

Reputation: 1 458

Answers

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I think you have Chrome's "Focus existing tab on open" experimental feature enabled:

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If that's the case, open chrome://flags/, find "Focus existing tab on open" feature and disable it. Relaunch browser for the effect to take place.

Leo

Posted 2012-06-30T04:48:52.003

Reputation: 1 265

1This option has been removed however the behavior recently started occurring for me. – George – 2018-12-01T13:29:12.297

@George looks like the recent UI changes in chrome also changed that behaviour – wischi – 2018-12-19T07:53:53.790

Bingo. I knew there had to be some hidden options somewhere. – Steve Bennett – 2012-07-04T00:49:28.710

Asked: 2012-06-30T04:48:52.003

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Active: 2012-12-03T18:47:03.253