Open URL in same window and in same tab

Redirect, but make it fancy

Need to change URLs without leaving a trail? The suave secret-agent method location.replace() is your go-to-guy:

location.replace('https://www.example.com'); // Mr. Ghost
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Its specialty: exiting without a trace, keeping the history clean and tidy.

Universal compatibility

Say, you need a method solid enough to work across varying browsers, then shake hands with window.open(url, "_self"):

window.open('https://www.example.com', '_self'); // Mr. Universal
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Good news is, this approach is a trustworthy asset in not just one, but three crucial missions: Chrome 59, Firefox 54, and IE11.

Advanced escapades with URL redirection

The _top agent

When you want to take control of the entire browser window, employ _top:

window.open('https://www.example.com', '_top'); // Mr. Topdog
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He usurps the entire webpage to your URL. Now, that's a power move!

The _self operative

In the labyrinth of iframes or nested frames, _self navigates within the same frame like a pro:

window.open('https://www.example.com', '_self'); // Mr. Hometown
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This agent loves the comfort of home and avoids switching tabs, no matter what.

Smart navigation tips, and potential traps

Full URL: The whole nine yards

Prefer using the full URL. It's like your agent's home address — miss a line, and they might end up somewhere else:

window.open('http://agent-address.com', '_self'); // Mr. Exact-Location
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The _clickbait agent

Reveal your URL as if a link was clicked, with location.href:

location.href = 'https://www.example.com'; // Mr. Clickbait
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It's just like the user clicked on a link. The page remains in history, unlike location.replace().

Picking ideal redirection for your purpose

Going incognito with redirection

When you want to redirect without leaving a breadcrumb trail, location.replace() has got your back:

location.replace('https://www.example.com'); // Mr. Incognito
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Users can't click their way back to the previous page. Just like it never happened!

In-tab navigation wonder with window.open

Employ the nifty approach of window.open('?', '_self') to not only navigate in-tab but also harness the power of window.open:

window.open('https://www.example.com', '_self'); // Mr. Navigator
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Quirkily useful for on-the-fly URL creation and dynamic missions.