How to keep Google Chrome Extension popup open?

Question

If I open my extension popup then I open another window or tab following the popup does not stay open if I return to it.

Is there a way to force it so the popup stay

Answer 1

In an answer to a FAQ here: http://developer.chrome.com/extensions/faq.html#faq-persist-popups

Popups automatically close when the user focuses on some portion of the browser outside of the popup. There is no way to keep the popup open after the user has clicked away.