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Open in Notion Chrome extension

Open in Notion automatically redirects Notion share links to the Notion desktop app on Mac or Windows instead of opening them in a browser tab. It's best for people who use the Notion desktop app and are tired of links opening in the browser. The catch: it's an unofficial extension that needs the desktop app installed and a one-time browser setting confirmed to work smoothly.

PriceFree
CategoryProductivity
Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
✓No account needed

Last checked September 26, 2026 against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

automatically redirects Notion share links to the desktop app
simple on/off toggle from the toolbar icon
optional tab auto-close setting for a cleaner workflow
lightweight, single-purpose extension

Cons

requires the Notion desktop app to already be installed
needs a one-time browser confirmation ('Always open these types of links in the associated app') to avoid repeated prompts
unofficial extension, not built or supported by Notion Labs

Best for

Notion desktop app users who want share links to open there automatically
avoiding duplicate Notion tabs opening in the browser
quickly toggling the redirect behavior on or off

Skip it if

users who don't have the Notion desktop app installed
people who prefer viewing shared Notion pages directly in the browser

Key features

automatic redirect of Notion share links to the desktop app
toolbar icon to toggle the extension on or off
options page for additional settings
optional tab auto-close after redirecting

What Open in Notion does

Open in Notion watches for Notion share links you click in Chrome and automatically hands them off to the Notion desktop app on Mac or Windows, instead of opening a new browser tab. A one-time browser prompt asks you to confirm that these link types should always open in the desktop app, after which redirects happen automatically.

Is Open in Notion safe?

The extension needs permission to detect Notion share links and redirect them, which is the core of what it does. It's described as unofficial and unaffiliated with Notion Labs. It doesn't require a separate account beyond the Notion desktop app you already use.

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Open in Notion: FAQs

Is Open in Notion free?

Yes, it's a free extension with no listed paid tier.

Is Open in Notion safe to use?

It only needs permission to detect and redirect Notion share links to the desktop app you already have installed.

How do I use Open in Notion?

Install the Notion desktop app and the extension, then confirm the browser prompt to always open Notion links in the desktop app.

Do I need the Notion desktop app for this extension to work?

Yes, it redirects links to the desktop app, so the app must already be installed on Mac or Windows.

Is Open in Notion an official Notion extension?

No, it's an unofficial extension not built or supported by Notion Labs.

How do I stop Notion links from opening in the desktop app?

Click the extension icon to toggle it off, or adjust the 'always open' setting in your browser's app-link preferences.

What does the tab auto-close setting do?

It automatically closes the browser tab after a Notion link redirects to the desktop app, but only works once the 'always open' setting is active.

What are Open in Notion alternatives?

Manually copying links into the Notion desktop app, or other unofficial link-redirect extensions, achieve a similar result.

Why do I keep getting asked to open links in Notion's desktop app?

You likely haven't checked 'Always open these types of links in the associated app' in the browser's redirect prompt yet.

Can I access more settings for Open in Notion?

Yes, right-click the extension icon and choose Options to see additional settings.