Backspace for Navigation

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)
Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-22)
Creation date: 2016-12-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 59.60K
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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 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?
by Geoff Goas, 2018-10-25

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