diff --git a/data/interfaces/default/base.html b/data/interfaces/default/base.html
index 96aa9c81..d0ec31bf 100644
--- a/data/interfaces/default/base.html
+++ b/data/interfaces/default/base.html
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ from plexpy import version
     % elif plexpy.CONFIG.CHECK_GITHUB and plexpy.CURRENT_VERSION != plexpy.LATEST_VERSION and plexpy.COMMITS_BEHIND > 0 and plexpy.INSTALL_TYPE != 'win':
     <div id="updatebar" style="display: none;">
         A <a
-            href="https://github.com/${plexpy.CONFIG.GIT_USER}/plexpy/compare/${plexpy.CURRENT_VERSION}...${plexpy.LATEST_VERSION}">
+            href="https://github.com/${plexpy.CONFIG.GIT_USER}/plexpy/compare/${plexpy.CURRENT_VERSION}...${plexpy.LATEST_VERSION}" target="_blank">
         newer version</a> is available. You're ${plexpy.COMMITS_BEHIND} commits behind. <a href="update">Update</a> or
         <a href="#" id="updateDismiss">Close</a>
     </div>