# Vim nav

> Simple vim like navigation, aliases, disable on custom domain. Explore the web in peace.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `vim-nav`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** aloisleclet
- **Category:** search-tools,tabs
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-29
- **First published:** 2021-01-28
- **Size:** 53 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/vim-nav/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/aloisleclet/vim\_nav\_ext](https://github.com/aloisleclet/vim_nav_ext)

## Description

Vim nav is a Firefox add-on that provides simple vim-like navigation, aliases, and the ability to disable the extension on custom domains. With features such as scrolling, page navigation, and search bar functionality, this add-on allows you to explore the web in peace.

## Rankings

- #138,515 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webNavigation`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/vim-nav)