GitHub unwanted UX change: issue links now open in a popup

GitHub's Unwanted UX Change: Issue Links Now Open in a Popup 🚨
GitHub has introduced a change where issue links now open in a popup, disrupting the user experience. This alteration has sparked discussion and concern among users, with many seeking a way to revert to the previous behavior.

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47910546

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https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/192666

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luckman212

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insdate: 2026-04-26 20:05:35
title: GitHub unwanted UX change: issue links now open in a popup
additional: GitHub's Unwanted UX Change: Issue Links Now Open in a Popup 🚨
GitHub has introduced a change where issue links now open in a popup, disrupting the user experience. This alteration has sparked discussion and concern among users, with many seeking a way to revert to the previous behavior.
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guid: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47910546
source_url: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/192666
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