# Velja

> Open a link or the current website in another browser using Velja (macOS only).

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `velja`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sindre Sorhus
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 248
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-10
- **First published:** 2024-03-12
- **Size:** 325 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/velja/)
- **Website:** [https://sindresorhus.com/velja](https://sindresorhus.com/velja)

## Description

Velja is a macOS-exclusive Chrome extension designed to conveniently open links or the current webpage in another browser using the Velja app. By clicking the toolbar icon, users can instantly launch the active page through Velja, or alternatively, right-click any link to open it with Velja. This extension requires the Velja browser picker app to be installed on your Mac to function properly.

Ideal for users who regularly test or browse across multiple browsers, Velja streamlines the process by integrating seamlessly into Chrome's interface. It enhances productivity by providing a quick and straightforward method to switch browsers without manually copying and pasting URLs or launching different browsers separately.

## Rankings

- #7,381 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- 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/velja)