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google-chromefirefoxwindow.open

window.open works different in chrome and firefox

I want to open a new tab, if it has not been opened before. If it has been already opened from the same opener, then show the tab (bring to front without reloading).

My code:

const openWindow = window.open(undefined, 'WindowName');

if (openWindow.location.href === 'about:blank') {
    openWindow.location.href = newWindowUrl;
}

In Chrome this will open a new tab and set the url. Calling the same code again, will reopen the already available window, without reload.

In Firefox, this will open a new tab and set the url. Calling the same code again, will do nothing.

How can I reopen the available window by window.name?

Solution

  • The solution for FireFox is:

    const openWindow = window.open(undefined, 'WindowName');

if (openWindow.location.href === 'about:blank') {
    openWindow.location.href = newWindowUrl;
}

// ==> to open existing window in Firefox
openWindow.focus();