diff --git a/lib/buttons-and-links/KExternalLink.vue b/lib/buttons-and-links/KExternalLink.vue
index 2ac368506..b5e5d0cc1 100644
--- a/lib/buttons-and-links/KExternalLink.vue
+++ b/lib/buttons-and-links/KExternalLink.vue
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@
     :class="buttonClasses"
     :href="href"
     :download="download"
+    :openInNewTab="openInNewTab"
+    :target="openInNewTab ? '_blank' : false"
     dir="auto"
     @mouseenter="hovering = true"
     @mouseleave="hovering = false"
@@ -70,6 +72,13 @@
         type: String,
         required: false,
       },
+      /**
+       * If provided, opens link in new tab
+       */
+      openInNewTab: {
+        type: Boolean,
+        default: false,
+      },
     },
     data() {
       return {