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JavaScript - window.open() does not work on Firefox for iOS

imnotabr
imnotabr
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The function window.open() doesn't work in Firefox for iOS, but works for other major iOS browsers.

What should be used as an alternative to open new windows with a URL in Firefox?

https://jsfiddle.net/3z6ygk8w/3/

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/68240381/javascript-window-open-not-working-on-firefox-mobile-ios

The function window.open() doesn't work in Firefox for iOS, but works for other major iOS browsers. What should be used as an alternative to open new windows with a URL in Firefox? https://jsfiddle.net/3z6ygk8w/3/ https://stackoverflow.com/questions/68240381/javascript-window-open-not-working-on-firefox-mobile-ios

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imnotabr
imnotabr Vraag-eienaar
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Problem resolved. I'm using <a> tags with "target = _blank" instead of window.open

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hmm, my test page with links for various methods works in Firefox for iOS (window.open() opens a new tab):

https://www.jeffersonscher.com/res/popit.html

I don't think I've given the site any special permission.