# Uppity

> Navigate up one level (directory). It will remove an in-page anchor, the querystring, the file, and the last directory in that order, whichever is first found...

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `uppity`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anthony Lieuallen
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 721
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-12
- **First published:** 2005-06-17
- **Size:** 26 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/uppity/)

## Description

Uppity is a simple yet powerful Chrome extension designed to streamline your web navigation experience. Instantly move up one logical directory level in a webpage by clicking the toolbar button or using the convenient Alt+Up keyboard shortcut.

This tool automatically removes the in-page anchor, query strings, file names, or the last directory segment—whichever appears first—enabling faster and cleaner navigation without manual URL editing. Ideal for web developers, researchers, or anyone who browses deep directory structures frequently, Uppity enhances browser productivity with minimal effort.

## Rankings

- #4,061 — Overall
- #61 — level
- #140 — navigation

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `webNavigation`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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## Review summary

Users find the latest WebExtension version of Uppity less functional compared to the older XUL version, missing the fast navigation pop-up menu. Additionally, attempts to visit the add-on's homepage raise security warnings about the connection, affecting user trust and accessibility.

### Cons

- The current WebExtension (WE) version lacks features available in the previous XUL version, such as a pop-up menu for quickly skipping to any website level.
- The add-on's homepage URL shows a 'Your connection is not secure' warning.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/uppity)