Backspace for Chrome

Backspace for Chrome

Activate Backspace shortcuts to navigate in history object

What is Backspace for Chrome?
Backspace for Chrome is the oldest extension to add back the Backspace key shortcut as navigation for history.back() (backspace) and history.forward() (shift+backspace). It supports blacklisting of pages, recognizes input fields and works on Linux, OSX, and Windows.
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-06-15
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.41 (192)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2016-12-27)
Creation date: 2016-12-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • notifications
Size: 79.63K
URLs: Website
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Summary

The oldest extension to add back the Backspace key shortcut as navigation for history.back() (backspace) and history.forward() (shift+backspace). Supports blacklisting of pages, recognizes input fields and works on Linux, OSX and Windows.

User reviews
Иногда из-за приложения яндекс браузер полностью загружает одно из ядер процессора, из-за чего процессор сильно греется, а комп тормозит. Такое поведение преждевременно сожгёт вам процессор, будьте аккуратнее.

This has been working great for me up until Chrome 69. Now the extension randomly causes 100% CPU usage. Is the developer active?
by Geoff Goas Geoff Goas, 2018-10-24

Mysterious high cpu usage, possible crypto miner
by Jaime Garcia Jaime Garcia, 2018-09-18
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Safety
Risk impact

Backspace for Chrome may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Backspace for Chrome may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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