# linkding extension

> Companion extension for the linkding bookmark manager

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/linkding-extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linkding-extension)

## Overview

- **ID:** `linkding-extension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sascha Ißbrücker
- **Category:** bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 1,876
- **Weekly downloads:** 43
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (32 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-20
- **First published:** 2021-01-09
- **Size:** 107 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/linkding-extension/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding)

## Description

The **linkding extension** is a handy companion tool for users of the self-hosted [linkding bookmark manager](https://github.com/sissbruecker/linkding). It streamlines bookmark management by enabling quick addition of bookmarks for your current browser tab using the keyboard shortcut Alt+Shift+L. Additionally, you can search your bookmarks efficiently through the browser's Omnibox or address bar by typing 'ld' followed by space and your search query.

This extension is designed specifically for those who already use or plan to install linkding, enhancing your productivity and making bookmark organization seamless and fast. It integrates smoothly with your existing linkding instance, offering a lightweight yet powerful enhancement to your browsing and bookmark workflow.

## Rankings

- #2,259 — Overall
- #73 — Bookmarks
- #24 — extension
- #30 — extension guard
- #35 — broken links
- #67 — extention

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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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## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the linkding extension for Firefox as very convenient and reliable, with many calling it a must-have that can replace or significantly augment browser bookmarks. The most mentioned positives are fast access to bookmarks via the omnibar search, the ld shortcut in the URL bar, and smooth daily use, including compatibility with a self-hosted Linkding backend for full control. A feature request to customize the Firefox search abbreviation is noted, as is a privacy concern about page-view transmissions in one review. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive.

### Pros

- Very convenient and reliable; often described as a must-have that improves bookmarking.
- Reduces reliance on browser bookmarks and can serve as the primary bookmarking tool.
- Fast access to bookmarks via omnibar search.
- LD URL-bar shortcut provides quick access to bookmarks.
- Works well with a self-hosted Linkding backend for full control and syncing.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linkding-extension)