Apparently [this is not intentional behavior](https://chromewebstore.google.com/review-reply/a78946d7-66fc-4cbd-8c90-105a6c6b1eca), but who knows if that's true.



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Question about Metamask

> Was there some change in the chrome extension itself?

You were so close to answering your own question. This seems to be the issue indeed, see [latest reviews](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/metamask/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn/reviews?hl=en). Lots of complaints. Examples:

> Had to uninstall.  Metamask keeps opening when I start Chrome.  I've toggled every possible setting, re-installed, but just won't stop.  Sorry.  Let us know when these bugs are fixed. This was an awful update.

> what a hell? every time I open my browser, it popup a new tab.

> popout like an actual mf everytime i open my browser

btw, this is also what malware would do.