diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/extlink.html b/layouts/shortcodes/extlink.html
index 21a716c..a0f3965 100644
--- a/layouts/shortcodes/extlink.html
+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/extlink.html
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
   {{- else -}}
     rel="external noreferrer {{ .Get "relAdd" }}"
   {{- end }}
-  target="_blank"
 >
   {{- trim .Inner " \n" -}}
 </a>