# Vimmatic

> Vimmatic allows you to browse web pages with Vim-like key binds.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `vimmatic`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shin'ya UEOKA
- **Category:** tabs,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 234
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 4.85 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.8.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2023-03-14
- **Size:** 1.94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/vimmatic/)
- **Website:** [https://ueokande.github.io/vimmatic/](https://ueokande.github.io/vimmatic/)

## Description

Vimmatic is a Chrome extension designed for users who love Vim's keyboard navigation style. It enables browsing web pages, managing tabs, and opening sites using Vim-like key bindings, enhancing browsing efficiency without a mouse. Key features include customizable keyboard shortcuts for scrolling and tab control, command-based navigation, opening pages from bookmarks and history, and custom search engines.

Configuration is flexible via JSON-formatted keymaps, allowing users to tailor shortcuts to their preferences. Vimmatic is open-source, actively maintained, and well-documented, providing users with a powerful tool for keyboard-centric web browsing. For more information and setup instructions, visit the documentation or the GitHub repository linked within the extension.

## Rankings

- #7,583 — Overall
- #187 — math
- #215 — choice

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `history`
- `sessions`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `clipboardRead`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `notifications`
- `bookmarks`
- `browserSettings`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very 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 was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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