Surfingkeys

Name: Surfingkeys
Rating: 4.8835 (103 reviews)
Author: brook hong

Rich shortcuts for you to click links / switch tabs / scroll pages or DIVs / capture full page or DIV etc, let you use the browser like vim, plus an embed vim editor. https://github.com/brookhong/Surfingkeys

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Features & Capabilities

Surfingkeys is a powerful Chrome extension designed for keyboard enthusiasts and Vim users. It provides a comprehensive set of customizable shortcuts allowing you to click links, switch tabs, scroll pages or specific page sections (DIVs), and capture full pages or particular DIVs with ease. Its unique integration of an embedded Vim editor enables users to perform text editing within the browser, offering a seamless and efficient browsing experience similar to using Vim in a terminal.

With Surfingkeys, you can dramatically improve your productivity by reducing reliance on the mouse and navigating the web at lightning speed. Whether you want to jump between tabs, scroll smoothly, or interact with page elements, Surfingkeys arms you with vim-inspired controls tailored for modern browsing workflows.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.17.11 Last updated: 2025-09-06

Version code:

6028855

Creation date:

2017-11-21

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Content scripts matches:

<all_urls>

Size:

727.43KB

URLs:

Website

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,377 ▼ 34

Other rankings

#206 in Tabs ▼ 2

#277 in Search Tools ▼ 2

#75 in keyword keyword 56 ▲

#79 in embed keyword 11 ▼ 1

#129 in keyboard keyword 28 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

Surfingkeys (v1.18.0)

30,000 4.67

(291)

Surfingkeys (v1.17.12)

6,607 4.90

(27)

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Developed by:

brook hong

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/surfingkeys_ff/

Website:

https://github.com/brookhong/Surfingkeys

Permission Change History

2024-11-25: Version 1.17.4 → 1.17.5

Add Permissions: scripting

User Reviews

Surfingkeys is praised for enabling efficient keyboard-only navigation with Vim-style controls, greatly complementing users' workflows and reducing reliance on a mouse. It is valued for its minimalistic yet powerful functionality and compatibility across environments. However, some users report issues with blocked pop-up windows when using hint links, which can interrupt the experience. Overall, it's widely regarded as an essential and highly effective browser add-on.

Pros

Significantly enhances keyboard navigation, allowing users to browse without using the mouse.
Provides a Vim-like browsing experience, ideal for users familiar with Vim keybindings.
Minimalistic yet powerful and highly functional design.
Works well in various work environments, complementing workflows effectively.
Highly appreciated by users as a must-have browser extension.

Cons

Occasional issues with popup blocking when opening hint links, causing warnings about blocked pop-ups.

Recent reviews

by Ed*****, 2026-04-14

by Ja*****, 2026-04-04

非常不错感谢

by 萌挨*****, 2026-03-16

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Is Surfingkeys Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Surfingkeys requires a lot of 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

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Surfingkeys is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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