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Open Menu Links in New Tab

Open Menu Links in New Tab Selected custom menu links open in a new tab with safe rel attributes.

Selected custom menu links open in a new tab with safe rel attributes.

  • Simple on/off toggle - no settings panel.
  • New Tab for custom menu items.
  • Open link in new tab and add rel=.

Enable it if:

  • You specifically need: Selected custom menu links open in a new tab with safe rel attributes.
  • You want this Content feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open Content or search for “Open Menu Links in New Tab”.
  3. Toggle Open Menu Links in New Tab on.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

  • Confirm Open Menu Links in New Tab is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Content.
  • Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
  • ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
  • ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
  • No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
  • Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
  • Unexpected side effect. Toggle Open Menu Links in New Tab off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Open Menu Links in New Tab do?

Selected custom menu links open in a new tab with safe rel attributes.

Is Open Menu Links in New Tab free?

Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.

Does Open Menu Links in New Tab need configuration?

No. It is a simple on/off toggle.

How do I turn Open Menu Links in New Tab off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Open Menu Links in New Tab, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/custom-nav-menu-items-new-tab/module.php. Boot: standard · context: admin, frontend.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): nav_menu_link_attributes, wp_nav_menu_item_custom_fields, wp_update_nav_menu_item.