Is opening in a new tab accessible?
Accessibility considerations
Having links open in a new tab or window is usually considered inaccessible. Here are some reasons why: Links opening in a new tab can be disorienting for people with low vision or who are navigating via screen reader, especially when there is no warning.
Should links open in a new tab accessibility?
Additionally, it's an accessibility best practice to not have links open automatically in a new tab/window, as this can cause confusion for screen reader users.