While this issue isn’t critical, it’s understandably frustrating if you’re frequently switching pages with DevTools open. For now, using the above workarounds is the best solution until (hopefully) a future update addresses the behavior.
This explanation summarizes both the cause and the available workarounds—providing a practical answer to a long-known annoyance.
Use an Extension:
Install a third-party extension (such as uBlock Origin) that offers more robust pop-up/tab filtering. These can block unwanted new tabs even if they appear click-triggered.