diff --git a/platform/chromium/vapi-background.js b/platform/chromium/vapi-background.js
index 3aac3c4a1..db6b0305e 100644
--- a/platform/chromium/vapi-background.js
+++ b/platform/chromium/vapi-background.js
@@ -443,11 +443,7 @@ vAPI.tabs.open = function(details) {
 
         // Open in a standalone window
         if ( details.popup === true ) {
-            chrome.windows.create({
-                url: details.url,
-                focused: details.active,
-                type: 'popup'
-            });
+            chrome.windows.create({ url: details.url, type: 'popup' });
             return;
         }