Navigate Up WE

Navigate up one or more URL levels, using the toolbar button, context menu or keyboard shortcut.

Navigate Up WE is a handy Chrome extension designed to simplify browsing by allowing users to navigate up one or multiple levels in a URL path seamlessly. Featuring a green 'up-arrow' toolbar button, context menu options, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, it enhances browsing efficiency without requiring a browser restart.

Compatible with both Chrome and Firefox via the WebExtensions API, Navigate Up WE offers customizable actions such as navigating up one level, jumping directly to the root URL, and opening higher-level URLs in new tabs or windows. Its flexible options page enables users to tailor context menu visibility, shortcut keys, and navigation behavior to their preferences. Distributed under the GNU General Public License, Navigate Up WE provides a reliable and open-source solution for improved web navigation.

Manifest V2
By:
DW-dev
Daily users:
582 5
Rating:
4.81
(72)
1 new ratings
Version:
4.4 Last updated: 2023-02-01
Version code:
5520855
Creation date:
2016-08-13
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
Size:
67.33K
Email:
dw*****@gmx.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

Navigate Up WE (v31.2)
882 3.33 (9)

User reviews

Users find Navigate Up WE to be a simple, reliable, and essential add-on that enhances browser navigation. Many believe this functionality should be included by default in Firefox. Customizability and developer support are also appreciated. However, some users express concerns about new permissions needed to read entire web pages and desire more options to customize the add-on's icon to better match Firefox's native look.
Pros
  • Works reliably and simple to use
  • Highly appreciated and considered essential functionality
  • Customizable features available
  • Developer is responsive and approachable
Cons
  • Concerns about new permissions required to read entire web pages
  • Lack of option to customize the icon design to match Firefox's native style
Recent reviews
nice. i didn't relize this is here. i dont get why people dont have it in there by default. google my site about uh. oh! i have go-up javaswcript bookmarklet there. wordpress center dot net so to speak (slash bookmarklet perhaps but unlikely).
by ajaxStardust, 2025-05-12


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Extension safety

Risk impact

Navigate Up WE requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Navigate Up WE has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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