Keyboard Link Navigation

Tracking since Apr 17, 2026.

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• Apr 3, 2026
  description

  Keyboard Link Navigation
  The fastest way to navigate the web without a mouse.
  
  Stop hunting for links with your cursor. Keyboard Link Navigation lets you jump to any link or button on a page simply by typing its name. Inspired by the "Vimium" and "Mouseless" workflows, this extension is designed for power users, developers, and anyone who wants to browse faster.
  
  How it works:
  Activate: Press the / key to open the search bar (HUD).
  
  Type: Start typing any text you see in a link or button.
  
  Highlight: The extension instantly highlights matching links in orange.
  
  Navigate: * Press Enter to click the current link.
  
  Press / again to cycle through multiple matches.
  
  Press Escape to cancel.
  
  Key Features:
  Ultra-Fast Performance: Zero-lag searching, even on massive pages like Wikipedia or documentation sites.
  
  Smart Filtering: Only searches visible, clickable elements (links, buttons, and ARIA roles).
  
  Visual HUD: A minimal, dark-mode head-up display shows your current search terms and match count.
  
  Privacy First: Works entirely locally. No data is collected, no analytics are tracked, and your browsing history stays private.
  
  Pro Tips:
  Use it on search results pages to jump to the top result in under a second.
  
  Perfect for navigating documentation (MDN, GitHub, etc.) where links are everywhere.
  
  Works on buttons too! Type "Submit" or "Login" to trigger actions instantly.
  
  A quick note on the "Single Purpose Statement"
  When you fill out the Privacy Practices tab in the developer console, Google will ask for a "Single Purpose Statement." You can use this shorter version:
  
  "To provide a keyboard-driven interface that allows users to find and activate hyperlinks and buttons on any webpage by typing their visible text."

  Keyboard Link Navigation
  The fastest way to navigate the web without a mouse.
  
  Stop hunting for links with your cursor. Keyboard Link Navigation lets you jump to any link or button on a page simply by typing its name. Inspired by the "Vimium" and "Mouseless" workflows, this extension is designed for power users, developers, and anyone who wants to browse faster.
  
  How it works:
  Activate: Press the / key to open the search bar (HUD).
  
  Type: Start typing any text you see in a link or button.
  
  Highlight: The extension instantly highlights matching links in orange.
  
  Navigate: * Press Enter to click the current link.
  
  Press / again to cycle through multiple matches.
  
  Press Escape to cancel.
  
  Key Features:
  Ultra-Fast Performance: Zero-lag searching, even on massive pages like Wikipedia or documentation sites.
  
  Smart Filtering: Only searches visible, clickable elements (links, buttons, and ARIA roles).
  
  Visual HUD: A minimal, dark-mode head-up display shows your current search terms and match count.
  
  Privacy First: Works entirely locally. No data is collected, no analytics are tracked, and your browsing history stays private.
  
  Pro Tips:
  Use it on search results pages to jump to the top result in under a second.
  
  Perfect for navigating documentation (MDN, GitHub, etc.) where links are everywhere.
  
  Works on buttons too! Type "Submit" or "Login" to trigger actions instantly.
  
  A quick note on the "Single Purpose Statement"
  When you fill out the Privacy Practices tab in the developer console, Google will ask for a "Single Purpose Statement." You can use this shorter version:
  
  "To provide a keyboard-driven interface that allows users to find and activate hyperlinks and buttons on any webpage by typing their visible text."
  
  Pressing escape will return to the input field you were in and insert the / character.

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