Go Back With Backspace

Re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text).

What is Go Back With Backspace?

"Go Back With Backspace" is a handy Chrome extension designed to restore the backspace key's function as a back navigation button. It revives this function, which was removed in Chrome 52, bringing convenience for users who were accustomed to the old setup. Note that backspace navigation is disabled when the user is writing text. However, backspace restoration cannot be done on special Chrome pages, such as Settings or Extensions. Please note that by installing this extension, you agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The extension's source code is accessible for viewing."

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Users: 300,000+

Rating: 3.14 (1,346)

Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2023-11-21)

Creation date: 2017-09-14

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

management
scripting
storage
tabs

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 22.41K

Email: go*****@google.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 1018 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#153 in Functionality & UI ▼ 2 #103 in button for google keyword 56 ▲ #147 in source code keyword 28 ▲ 64

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Summary

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Go back with the backspace button! This extension re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button -- except if you're writing text.

What's New in 3.0:

Updated to Manifest V3.

Before Chrome 52, the backspace key navigated back (if you weren't writing text). Many people lost their progress while working online by accidentally pressing backspace and leaving a page -- so we removed the feature from Chrome, and created this extension for those who prefer the old behavior.

This extension can't restore backspace on certain special pages, for example any of the "chrome://" pages such as Settings or Extensions.

About the requested permissions:

"Read and modify all your data": In order to capture backspace on every page, the extension needs to install a little piece of code on each one. It does nothing else with the page, its information, or your typing.

"Manage your apps, extensions, and themes": This lets the extension detect when it has been re-enabled and install its code into tabs that are already open then.

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Restores functionality removed from Chrome
Useful options to tailor the experience
Convenient for keyboard-only use
Works seamlessly

Cons

Unnecessary as it should be a built-in feature
Causes issues on specific websites (e.g. MSN.com)
Slows down or affects CPU performance for some users

Most mentioned

Should be a setting or option instead of an extension
Works perfectly and is loved by users
Frustration and disappointment with Google for removing this functionality
Issues with the extension causing slowdown or CPU usage

Recent reviews

Has worked flawlessly for years. Obviously, this should be incorporated by default and a toggleable option in settings, instead of an extension.

Diogo Miguel Cunha, 2022-03-16

와 속시원합니다

hana Leem, 2021-05-30

väga hea võimalus tänan

Hiid, 2024-05-20

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Safety

Risk impact

Go Back With Backspace is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Go Back With Backspace if you trust the publisher.