Omnibox App Launcher

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

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.39 (57)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-02-21)
Creation date: 2017-02-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • management
Size: 15.22K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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 :)
by hello world, 2017-11-18

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.
by A Google user, 2017-04-28
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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.

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