Launch app from your Omnibox! (type 'app')
What is Omnibox App Launcher?
The 'Omnibox App Launcher' is a highly useful Chrome extension designed to make app launching swift and efficient. You can easily launch your installed Chrome Web Apps directly from your Omnibox. All you need to do is type 'app', press space or tab, then input the app's name and press enter. This extension makes it effortless to access and use your apps, without the need to navigate using the mouse. It also supports hotkey usage - Ctrl+L for Windows users and Command+L for Mac users, to focus the Chrome address bar.
Extension stats
By: Breezewish
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.39
(57)
Creation date: 2017-02-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 15.22K
Email: *****@breeswish.org
Ranking
# 14386
Other platforms
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions?
Install
Chrome-Stats extension
to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.
Extension summary
Want to launch your installed Chrome Web Apps without clicking mouse?
Simply type 'app', press [space/tab], input the app name then press [enter] !
Example: app rest (Match installed apps which name is similar to 'rest')
Hotkey Hint: You can press Ctrl+L (Command+L for Mac users) to focus the Chrome address bar.
User reviews
Pros
- Easy and quick app launching by typing the name.
- Search feature that filters apps as you type.
- Simple and user-friendly interface.
- Great alternative after the removal of Google's Quick App Launcher.
- Smooth and slick performance.
Cons
- Doesn't work for some users.
- Some users find it bad for no reason.
Most mentioned
- This is exactly what I need.
- It simplifies launching apps.
- I love this extension.
- Great job by the developers.
- Awesome app!
Recent reviews
Excelente complemento
this is exactly what i need :)
Très bonne idée. Beaucoup plus simple pour lancer une app que de la chercher sur la page des apps, surtout s'il y en a beaucoup.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Omnibox App Launcher requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Omnibox App Launcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Upgrade to see risk analysis details
Similar extensions
Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Omnibox App Launcher:
Omnibox Launcher New Tab with Apps Google Services Launcher Show Apps in new tab Apps Launcher for Chrome GLaunch Chrome Web Store Launcher (by Google) New Tab with chrome apps AppJump App Launcher and Organizer G App Launcher (Customizer for Google™) Button: Apps AppLauncher
Christopher Ciufo
5.00
413
https://sites.google.com/site/sandeshmore
3.00
331
denno020
4.50
3,000+
https://bjorn.wikkeling.com
3.88
50,000+
tlintspr
4.53
30,000+
https://oddineers.co.uk
5.00
838
chrome-store-publisher
4.35
600,000+
https://jyny.dev
4.18
1,000+
https://www.visibotech.com
4.35
10,000+
https://apps.jeurissen.co
3.86
80,000+
https://browser-extensions.com
5.00
718
https://www.webswamp.net
4.02
2,000+