Opens external links in a new tab is a Chrome extension developed by Celtis Ltd. It falls under the category of Browsers and is specifically classified as an Add-ons & Tools subcategory. This small extension provides a simple but useful functionality by converting all external links to be opened in a new tab.

The inspiration behind this extension comes from popular collaboration websites where external links are typically opened in the same window by default and cannot be changed. With Opens external links in a new tab, users can easily open external links in a new tab, enhancing their browsing experience and allowing for seamless navigation between different webpages.