# Gesture-Based Navigation

> Navigate between tabs and execute browser commands using mouse gestures.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gesture-based-navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gesture-based-navigation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gesture-based-navigation`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Félix
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-13
- **First published:** 2024-09-12
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gesture-based-navigation/)

## Description

Gesture-Based Navigation is an innovative Firefox extension that allows users to control their browser using simple mouse gestures. With a swipe of your mouse, you can navigate between tabs, close or open new tabs, and even perform specific browser actions. This extension simplifies browsing by making it more intuitive and fluid through gesture-based commands. Whether you want to move quickly between tabs or manage your browser without clicking buttons, Gesture-Based Navigation is designed for efficiency.

After enabling the gestures, you can perform horizontal gestures to switch tabs (left to go to the previous tab, right to go to the next tab) and vertical gestures to open or close tabs (swipe up to open a new tab, swipe down to close the current one). It is perfect for users who want to speed up their browsing experience and minimize keyboard or mouse clicks.

Features:

Swipe Navigation: Use horizontal mouse swipes to switch between tabs.
Vertical Gestures: Open new tabs with an upward swipe, close tabs with a downward swipe.
Fluid Commands: Control your browser with smooth, intuitive mouse gestures.
Easy Activation: Activate gesture navigation with one click from the popup interface.
No External Tools Required: Everything runs locally within your browser.

## Rankings

- #111,124 — Overall
- #47 — navigation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gesture-based-navigation)