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Also covers browser extension, open source, and vim · same kind of open-source project
Surfingkeys maps keyboard shortcuts for web browsing and supports JavaScript customization in the browser.
Alternatives
The Best Vimium Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Vimium? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 22 are open source.
Vimium adds keyboard-based navigation and control to web browsing, using interaction patterns inspired by the Vim editor.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSurfingkeysSurfingkeys maps keyboard shortcuts for web browsing and…Another optionVimiumVimium adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surfingkeys | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Vimium | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 3 | Vimium C | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 4 | MaterialYouNewTab | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Bonjourr | — | Yes | Browser extension, Web |
| 6 | Default Bookmark Folder | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 7 | CustomRightClickMenu | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 8 | refined-github | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 9 | ExportCookies | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | ChromeXt | — | Yes | Android |
All Vimium alternatives
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Vimium
vimium.github.ioAlso covers browser extension and vim
Vimium adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling the web in a browser.
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Vimium C
github.com/gdh1995/vimium-cAlso covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project
Vimium C provides keyboard shortcuts for browser navigation and tab operations, with an omnibar for browser commands.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
MaterialYouNewTab provides a browser new-tab page inspired by Google Material You design.
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Also covers browser extension and open source
Bonjourr provides a customizable browser homepage and start page inspired by the appearance of iOS, with options to tailor its layout.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Default Bookmark Folder lets users choose the default folder for bookmarks and adds a dedicated icon for bookmarking pages.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Custom Right-Click Menu adds user-defined links, scripts, stylesheets, and submenus to a browser context menu.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Refined GitHub is a browser extension that simplifies GitHub’s interface and adds features.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
ExportCookies adds a browser action for exporting cookies to the Netscape cookies.txt format, including cookies for the current host.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
ChromeXt adds userscript and developer tools support to Chromium-based and WebView-based browsers.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
This browser extension adds file and folder icons to GitHub pages and Gists.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Hurl lets Windows users choose which browser opens when they click a link.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Open Multiple URLs is a browser extension for opening lists of URLs and extracting URLs from text, with Chrome and Firefox support.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
The CopyTabTitleUrl WebExtensions add-on copies tab titles and URLs, according to its repository page.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Tint webpage colors by time of day with Circadian, a browser extension offering daytime, sunset, and bedtime settings.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Automatically close unused tabs with Tab Wrangler, a browser extension intended to keep attention on the tabs currently in use.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Auto Tab Discard uses native tab discarding to reduce memory use by inactive browser tabs.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Mue provides a customizable new-tab page through a browser extension, with widgets such as weather, notes, and bookmarks.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Peek previews links to documents, videos, music, and supported services when the pointer hovers over them in a webpage.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
The behind add-on can reveal background and embedded images, including images hidden beneath page layers or encoded in page content.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
IPFS Companion routes IPFS addresses and content-addressed websites through a user’s local IPFS node.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Material icons for web browsers are provided by this browser extension for GitHub.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Restyle websites with CSS themes using Stylus, a browser extension listing compatibility with Chrome, Firefox, and Chromium-based browsers.
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Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Allow Right Click re-enables context menus, copying, pasting, and text selection on sites that block those actions, through a browser extension.
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Alternatives to similar tools
CustomRightClickMenu24 alternativesrefined-github24 alternativesMaterialYouNewTab24 alternativesgithub-material-icons-extension24 alternativesOpen-Multiple-URLs24 alternativesTab Wrangler24 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Vimium?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Vimium are Surfingkeys, Vimium, and Vimium C.
Are there open-source alternatives to Vimium?
Yes: Surfingkeys, MaterialYouNewTab, Bonjourr, and Default Bookmark Folder.
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