# IMDB Search

> Search IMDB, from any web page, for selected text. Go direct to the most likely entry. Optionally go to a section e.g. Episode List

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/imdb-goto](https://chrome-stats.com/d/imdb-goto)

## Overview

- **ID:** `imdb-goto`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chris Read
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,search-tools,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 162
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.0.16resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-02-11
- **Size:** 30 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/imdb-goto/)

## Description

IMDB Search is a Chrome extension that lets you quickly look up movie and TV show details on IMDB by simply selecting any text on a webpage. Just highlight your chosen text, then click the extension icon or right-click and select search to instantly jump to the most relevant IMDB listing. To enhance your browsing experience, it reuses existing IMDB tabs to avoid clutter, or can open new tabs based on your preference.

Additionally, the extension offers a 'Go to...' menu allowing you to navigate directly to key sections like the Episode List or User Reviews of a title, speeding up access to the information you want. This tool is perfect for movie buffs, researchers, and casual viewers wanting quick IMDB access without manually navigating the site.

## Rankings

- #9,103 — Overall
- #54 — episode
- #128 — search box
- #133 — search bar
- #152 — research
- #174 — search

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `*://www.imdb.com/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/imdb-goto)