Vimium

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

Vimium: The Hacker's Browser

Vimium is a powerful Chrome extension that enables keyboard shortcuts for enhanced navigation and control, modeled after the popular Vim text editor. Perfect for developers and power users, it streamlines your browsing experience without the need for a mouse.

Key Features:

  • Navigate pages seamlessly with intuitive keyboard shortcuts.
  • Open links and bookmarks directly with customizable keys.
  • Access history and manipulate tabs effortlessly.
  • Support for find mode to enhance search capabilities.

Vimium emphasizes privacy and doesn’t track user data—its open-source code is available for transparency. Note that some functionalities may be restricted on the Chrome Web Store and New Tab pages. Unlock ultimate control of your browser with Vimium!

Manifest V3
Users: 500,000+
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2025-03-21)
Creation date: 2020-03-02
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • history
  • storage
  • sessions
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • favicon
  • webNavigation
  • search
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 204.80K
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Vimium (v2.2.1)
43,021+ 4.84 (531)
Vimium (v2.2.1)
11,593+ 5.00 (5)

User reviews

Pros
  • Significantly improves browser navigation speed and productivity for users familiar with Vim.
  • Encourages a mouse-free browsing experience, allowing for efficient keyboard-only usage.
  • Offers highly customizable keybindings and link hint sizes to enhance user experience.
  • Allows users to perform tasks quickly and efficiently, making it a favorite among keyboard power users.
Cons
  • Experiences slowdowns on certain browsers, particularly Brave.
  • Some commands and features are reported as inconsistent or buggy, such as link opening behavior and search functionalities on specific sites.
  • Limited functionality on certain websites, affecting overall usability.
  • Confusion in documentation, particularly regarding the use of capital letters in commands. The '?' menu might not accurately reflect command behavior.
Most mentioned
  • Best extension for Vim users who want to improve their browsing experience.
  • Commendable productivity boost while navigating without a mouse.
  • Need for bug fixes and improvements in certain functionalities, especially with search features on specific platforms.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
God's work. 10/10
by Cameron Honis, 2025-03-31

Excellent software.
by Keith (kasnola), 2025-03-25

1000% Must Have. The very first thing I install just after Chrome is installed. Hat off - you do make this world Better!
by printi ration, 2025-03-21
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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
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Risk likelihood

Vimium has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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