Why doesn't the option "open new windows in a new tab instead" work in the newest version of Firefox when it worked fine in previous versions?

In previous versions when using Google search and clicking on a link it would open in a new tab. Now it opens on top of the Google search preventing a comparison of two links by switching from one tab to another.

Hello,
I found this useful extension:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/open-bookmarks-in-new-tab/
not sure if it solves your issue
Regards
Teppei

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