# ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions)

> ShortcutKey2URL for Firefox WebExtensions is an extension for Firefox that allows you to open, and move url using shortcut keys. You can also run JavaScript. I released WebExtensions version in Firefox 60.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/shortcutkey2url](https://chrome-stats.com/d/shortcutkey2url)

## Overview

- **ID:** `shortcutkey2url`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** onozaty
- **Category:** appearance,bookmarks,other
- **Daily users:** 168
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-05
- **First published:** 2008-03-27
- **Size:** 237 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/shortcutkey2url/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/onozaty/firefox-shortcutkey2url](https://github.com/onozaty/firefox-shortcutkey2url)

## Description

ShortcutKey2URL is a powerful Firefox WebExtension designed to enhance your browsing efficiency. It allows users to open, switch, or move to URLs using custom shortcut keys and even execute JavaScript directly.

The extension supports multiple characters as shortcut keys, enabling flexible and quick actions such as jumping to existing URLs, opening URLs in new or current tabs, running scripts, and opening URLs in incognito mode. Users can customize startup keys and configure actions for maximum productivity. It’s perfect for users who want fast keyboard navigation and automation within Firefox.

## Rankings

- #8,885 — Overall
- #310 — Bookmarks
- #44 — shortcut
- #96 — javascript
- #193 — release

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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/shortcutkey2url)