Vimium

The Hacker's Browser. Vimium provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and control in the spirit of Vim.

Vimium Chrome Extension: The Hacker's Browser

Vimium is a Chrome extension designed for power users and web developers. It imparts new dimensions to your browsing experience by offering Vim-style keyboard shortcuts, helping to accomplish various tasks without needing to use the mouse. With feature-rich commands for navigation, manipulating tabs, using 'find', and even navigating history, Vimium truly is 'The Hacker's Browser'. Another important aspect to note is that it respects user privacy, with its open-source code that never interacts with any servers or user data.

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Extension stats

By: Ilya Sukhar, Phil Crosby, Stephen Blott

Users: 500,000+

Rating: 4.82

(4,474)

Version: 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-04-04)

Creation date: 2020-03-02

Permissions:

tabs
bookmarks
history
storage
sessions
notifications
scripting
favicon
webNavigation

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 278.53K

Email: vi*****@googlegroups.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 731 ▲ 81

Other rankings

#1399 in Tools ▲ 1

#22 in commands keyword 9 ▲ 1

#46 in insert keyword 36

#52 in source code keyword 26

#61 in command keyword 11

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Vimium (v2.1.2)

43,950+ 4.83

(525)

Vimium (v2.1.2)

10,225+ 5.00

(4)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Significantly improves browser navigation speed and efficiency
Highly useful for keyboard power users
Provides a mouse-free browsing experience
Customizable key bindings and link hints
Increases productivity for daily tasks

Cons

Can cause slowdowns in the browser
Some websites do not support its functionality
Reported bugs with search functionality in certain applications
New tab modifications are limited
Occasional inaccuracies in the hints and commands

Most mentioned

A must-have for Vim users
Great for avoiding mouse usage
Customizable shortcuts and link hints
Performance issues with certain browsers or setups
Important for productivity enhancements

User reviews

Vimium is a game-changer for keyboard enthusiasts! It brings the power of Vim-style navigation to Chrome, making browsing faster and more efficient. The ability to open links, switch tabs, and scroll without touching the mouse is a huge productivity boost. Highly recommended for anyone who loves keyboard shortcuts!

Radomir Mijovic, 2025-03-08

Hands down the best extension for vim users! Improvements I can think of: - a caret or cursor for Visual mode at least. It is hard to know where my cursor is when selecting - Integration with with caret mode or built-in cursor would be the best - Cheatsheet page has "Advanced commands" view. It is a bit hard to tell which are advanced command or not. It would be amazing if we can visually distinguish between these two types. Thank you for your amazing work!

Patrick Cho, 2025-03-04

If you know vim keys, this is a must have. Combine with https://www.homerow.app/ and you'll never need to touch a mouse again. Needs to have settings sync.

André de Jager, 2025-02-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Vimium requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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