Activate Backspace shortcuts to navigate in history object
What is Backspace for Navigation?
Backspace for Navigation
Extension stats
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.31
(130)
Creation date: 2016-12-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Size: 59.60K
Email: *****@noctarius.com
URLs: Website
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Extension summary
The original extension to bring 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.
Version 3.2.0 integrates the missing migration of exceptions from versions <3.x.x
User reviews
Pros
- Restores backspace functionality effectively.
- Works around unwanted 'go back' behavior in Flash applets with an exclude list.
- User support is evident despite some issues, as some users give high ratings.
Cons
- High CPU usage causing performance issues.
- Does not work on Windows, only OS X and Linux.
- Not functioning properly after recent Chrome updates.
Most mentioned
- High CPU usage and performance issues.
- Extension not working after updates.
- Functionality limitations on certain operating systems.
Recent 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?
Mysterious high cpu usage, possible crypto miner
Extension safety
Risk impact
Backspace for Navigation requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Backspace for Navigation is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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