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I'm new to Flutter, so here's a solution that worked in my project; it may not be the only way. I just wanted to provide my own version for new users like me.

Notes:

This uses package:web, which replaces the now-deprecated dart:html.
window.open(url, '_blank') attempts to open in a new tab, but if the browser blocks it (due to pop-up blockers or the Google App on iOS), it falls back to navigating in the current tab.
Calling openUrl(answerUrl, newTab: false) opens in the same tab.

import 'package:web/web.dart' as web;

// link to open
const answerUrl = 'https://stackoverflow.com/questions/ask';

// function to open link in new tab or same page
void openUrl(String url, {bool newTab = true}) {
  try {
    if (newTab) {
      // opens new tab
      final newWindow = web.window.open(url, '_blank');
      if (newWindow == null) {
        // Fallback if browser blocks the popup
        web.window.location.href = url;
      }
    } else {
      // Open directly in the same tab
      web.window.location.href = url;
    }
  } catch (_) {
    // Fallback for cases like Google App on iPhone
    web.window.location.href = url;
  }
}

// ... passing the link to the function inside onPressed
ElevatedButton(
  onPressed: () => openUrl(answerUrl),
  child: const Text("Go to questions"),
)

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