Chrome Dev Tools: How to trace network for a link that opens a new tab?

Question

I want to trace the network activity that happens when I click on a link. The problem is that the link opens a new tab, and apparently the Dev Tools works per tab it was ope

Answer 1

* Disclaimer: Posted by Developer of HttpWatch *

HttpWatch on Windows can record the network traffic generated when a new Chrome tab or window is opened by enabling auto-recording in Tools->Options->Recording. In the new window click on the HttpWatch icon to view the network trace.

The free version will provide basic information such as URL, status code and elapsed time for each request.

* Disclaimer: Posted by Developer of HttpWatch *

Answer 2

In Chrome 61.0.3163.100 you now have the following option available. It is accessed by going to the Chrome Dev Tools Settings. It's at the bottom.

Answer 3

• Add/update the link to target="_self"
• Check "preserve logs upon navigation" in Network tab.
• Click on the link and gets your request logged

Answer 4

Quickly hit F12 when new tab opens

https://stackoverflow.com/a/13747562/660408

Works for me when I monitor Google Drive download responses