Vimium
The Hacker's Browser. Vimium provides keyboard shortcuts for navigation and control in the spirit of Vim.
- Users:
- 500,000+
- Rating:
- 4.82 (4,483)
- 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
- Email:
- vi*****@googlegroups.com
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Manifest V3
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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.
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reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
I live my happy programmer's life with this plugin. Thanks!
by 
Liam Nguyen, 2025-04-09
Liam Nguyen, 2025-04-09Thank you very much, developers of this extension. It’s an incredible solution—saving time and reducing hand strain. Wishing you great success!
by 
carlos carlos, 2025-04-03
carlos carlos, 2025-04-03God's work. 10/10
by 
Cameron Honis, 2025-03-31
Cameron Honis, 2025-03-31Extension 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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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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