Vimium
Vimium adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling the web in a browser.
About Vimium
Vimium is a browser extension that adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling web pages, enabling keyboard-only browsing without a mouse. It includes a link highlighting method for clicking elements, customizable keybindings, and an in-page help dialog that displays the user's personalized shortcuts. The extension supports navigation, tab management, find functionality, and access to bookmarks, history, and open tabs via keyboard commands.
Key features
- Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for web navigation and control
- Highlight links for keyboard-based clicking without a mouse
- Customize keyboard shortcuts to personal preference
- In-page help dialog shows personalized shortcut mappings
- Manage browser tabs via dedicated keyboard commands
- Access bookmarks, history, and open tabs via shortcuts
Best for: Users familiar with the Vim editor who prefer keyboard-only web browsing workflows.
Good for
- Enables full web navigation without mouse input
- Supports customizable keyboard shortcuts for user preference
- Includes an in-page help dialog for shortcut reference
Vimium at a glance
- Website
- vimium.github.io
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Vimium FAQ
What is Vimium?
Vimium is a browser extension that provides Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling web pages.
Which browsers support Vimium?
Vimium is available as an extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
How can I view my available Vimium shortcuts?
Press the ? key to open an in-page help dialog showing your personalized shortcuts.
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