# Swipe Back

> You can use the back button by swiping lightly.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ace.jun.simpleback](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ace.jun.simpleback)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ace.jun.simpleback`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** coolAce
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 270,072
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (1,279 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.09
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-02
- **First published:** 2021-02-02
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 7.18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ace.jun.simpleback)
- **Website:** [https://coolacejun.blogspot.com/](https://coolacejun.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GswMq10tSO4BuTXWJCVB3YmTGsiSrrgZIa5bcFRZpU0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GswMq10tSO4BuTXWJCVB3YmTGsiSrrgZIa5bcFRZpU0/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Swipe Back is a practical Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by enabling you to use the back button with just one hand. By lightly swiping on a designated area, users can navigate back effortlessly. If you keep your finger pressed, the back function executes repeatedly, making navigation quick and fluid.

The extension requires Accessibility Service permission to function correctly, ensuring it can register your swipe actions securely without collecting any personal data. Simple to set up and ideal for users seeking convenience and improved accessibility, Swipe Back offers a seamless solution for hands-free browsing.

## Rankings

- #137,180 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ace.jun.simpleback.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, user feedback is highly positive, with many praising the app’s fast, sensitive swipe gestures and smooth performance. The app is frequently described as one of the best in its category and is valued for its effective back-navigation features. A common request is to add a hold-to-access-recent-apps option. A few reviews mention isolated issues, but no widespread complaints were identified.

### Pros

- Highly responsive and sensitive swipe gestures.
- Reliable, smooth performance.
- Regarded as one of the best swipe-back apps.
- Strong user satisfaction and positive sentiment.
- Clearly useful for back-navigation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ace.jun.simpleback)