Opening a long list of links one by one is repetitive work. A bulk URL opener lets you prepare the list once, review it, and open a few pages at a time. This guide walks through that workflow using OpenURL, from cleaning a pasted list to adding the same path across several domains.
1. Put your links in one list
Start with one domain or full URL per line. You can paste a list into the workspace or import a TXT or CSV file. For a first attempt, use just two or three links you already know and trust.
example.com
https://example.org/docs
https://example.net/contactOpenURL can add HTTPS when a protocol is missing. Keep the full URL when a particular path, query string, or fragment matters. For example, a help page and a pricing page on the same domain are different destinations.
2. Clean the list before opening tabs
Use the cleanup control to remove duplicate entries and filter invalid links. Review the resulting list rather than assuming every pasted line is a usable address. Cleaning a URL does not check whether the destination is available or whether its content is trustworthy.
If you are comparing a specific set of pages, keep a copy of the original list before making changes. OpenURL's Restore original control can also undo changes within the current page session, but it is not a permanent backup.
3. Add a prefix or path only when you need one
A domain prefix goes before the hostname. A path suffix goes after the existing path. OpenURL lets you apply the same change across your list, which is useful when you need to visit a common endpoint on several sites.
| Task | Setting | Example result |
|---|---|---|
| Add a hostname prefix | www. | https://www.example.com |
| Visit a contact page | /contact | https://example.com/contact |
| Visit an about page | /about | https://example.com/about |
For a root-level page such as /about, start with a domain or origin without an existing path. Applying that suffix to https://example.com/blog produces https://example.com/blog/about. It does not replace the original path.
Only add www. when the destination supports that hostname. Adding it does not guarantee that the resulting site exists. Use the preview and review the final addresses before opening anything.
4. Check query strings and fragments
Query strings start with ?, and fragments start with #. They can change which page, view, or section a link opens. When your suffix supplies a query string or fragment, OpenURL replaces that component in the original URL. When it omits a component, the original component is retained.
For example, adding /about to https://example.com/?source=review#top keeps the query string and fragment. If those parts are unwanted, remove them from the list before applying the suffix.
5. Open a small batch first
Choose a small batch size, then click the opening control. If your browser blocks the new tabs, allow pop-ups for OpenURL and try again. The Help Center explains the tool's pop-up workflow and common problems.
Use the delay setting to space out destination loading. The tool reserves tabs when you click and then loads their destinations in sequence, so you may see several tabs appear before all their pages have loaded. Start small and adjust the batch size to suit your device and task.
6. Pause and keep track of what remains
You do not have to open the whole list at once. Work through a batch, cancel pending loading if necessary, and export the remaining links when you want to continue later. This is especially useful when a list needs manual review rather than a quick glance.
What happens to your URL list?
The tool processes pasted URLs and imported file contents in your browser. Your draft is stored locally in that browser; selecting Clear removes the saved draft. Opening a link still connects your browser to its destination website. Read the Privacy Policy for more information about the site.
A simple routine for repeat use
Paste, clean, make any necessary edits, preview, and open a small batch. Keeping those steps separate makes it easier to spot a wrong path or an unnecessary prefix before it is repeated across your list.
Open the workspace and try the workflow with a short list of your own links.