Vimium
ExtensionNavigate the web entirely with your keyboard
Extension
Browser Extension
Free and open source
vimium.github.io
What is Vimium?
Vimium provides keyboard-based navigation in Chrome, inspired by Vim keybindings. Press 'f' to see clickable link hints, 'j/k' to scroll, and use Vi-style commands for tabs, history, and bookmarks. It fundamentally changes how you interact with the browser — no mouse needed.
How It Works
Press 'f' to reveal link-hint labels on every clickable element
Type the hint letters to click any link without moving your mouse
Use 'o' for the Vomnibar to search tabs, bookmarks, and history
Vimium intercepts keyboard input and maps keys to browser actions. Pressing 'f' overlays letter hints on every clickable element — type the letters to 'click' it. 'J' and 'K' scroll, 'H' and 'L' navigate back/forward. The Vomnibar (press 'o') lets you search open tabs, bookmarks, and history from one unified bar.
Key Features
Why People Use Vimium
Developers and power users who already know Vim keybindings love it because it eliminates the need to switch between keyboard and mouse. It dramatically speeds up browsing once muscle memory builds. It's especially popular among CLI-first, keyboard-centric workflows.
Best Use Cases
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Alternatives to Vimium
Surfingkeys
More features but heavier, supports JavaScript configuration
Tridactyl (Firefox)
Vim-style browser control for Firefox users
Keyboard shortcuts (native)
Chrome has built-in Tab/Ctrl+L shortcuts, just fewer
Frequently Asked Questions
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