Description
Multi Tab enhances the WordPress admin list tables by adding a simple but powerful feature:
open multiple selected items in new browser tabs with a single click.
The plugin works across all post types (including WooCommerce products) and is designed to be lightweight, fast, and safe.
It uses a single, consolidated script and integrates cleanly into the admin UI without affecting frontend performance.
Features
- Works with ALL post types (posts, pages, products, custom CPTs)
- Adds a button directly in the admin list table actions area
- Opens selected items (checkboxes) in new tabs
- Lightweight: loads only in admin
- No impact on frontend performance
- Single-file architecture (simplified and maintainable)
Important Note (Browser Limitation)
Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, etc.) may block multiple tabs opened programmatically.
Result:
– First tab opens normally
– Remaining tabs may be blocked by popup protection
This is expected behavior and cannot be bypassed programmatically.
Workaround:
Allow popups for your domain in browser settings.
Screenshots
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Installation
- Download the plugin
- Upload to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin
- Navigate to any post list (Posts, Pages, Products, etc.)
- Select items and use the Multi Tab button
FAQ
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Why does it open only one tab?
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Because modern browsers block multiple programmatic tab openings.
You need to allow popups for your site. -
Does it work with WooCommerce?
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Yes, including products and any custom post type.
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Does it affect performance?
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No. It loads only in admin and is extremely lightweight.
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Contributors & Developers
“Multi Tab” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1
- Reworked plugin into a single-file architecture (PHP + JS consolidated)
- Added support for all custom post types (not just posts/pages/products)
- Improved button integration in admin list tables
- Updated JavaScript logic for better stability
- Clarified browser popup limitation behavior
- Updated documentation and compatibility
1.0.4
- Small performance update, improved readability, small docs update
1.0.2
- Small updates in the plugin documentation and code
1.0.1
- Documentation update
1.0
- Initial release