# Back Button

> "Back button" in any position!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspot.app58us.backkey](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspot.app58us.backkey)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appspot.app58us.backkey`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ogapps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 14,059,147
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (38,657 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.06
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-07
- **First published:** 2013-09-21
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 3.34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appspot.app58us.backkey)
- **Website:** [https://ogapps-site.web.app/](https://ogapps-site.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ogapps-site.web.app/privacy.html](https://ogapps-site.web.app/privacy.html)

## Description

**Back Button** is a Chrome extension designed to solve the common issue of reaching the back button on your device. It offers customizable floating buttons that can be positioned anywhere on your screen, enhancing navigation convenience.

### Key Features:
- Movable buttons by press and hold.
- Displays Back, Home, Recents, and Notification bar buttons.
- Customize button order, shapes, and colors.
- Buttons can float on the Navigation Bar for easy access.
- Simple activation through Accessibility settings.

This extension uses Accessibility Services to provide seamless access to essential navigation controls without compromising your device's security or privacy. Ideal for users looking for a customizable and user-friendly navigation experience!

## Rankings

- #10,444 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.appspot.app58us.backkey.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are mixed but skew positive on the app itself. Pros include frequent mentions of it being nice/good and generally well-liked. The top issues repeatedly reported are: 1) instability and patch regressions (crashes; breaks after security updates); 2) back/recent button reliability (doesn't work, disappears, or requires a restart); 3) setup/activation difficulties (tough setup, extra permission prompts, or non-start). A few users also express privacy concerns about background tracking. When it works, the app is impressive with a unique navigation concept; otherwise reliability problems hinder adoption.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception: reviewers frequently describe the app as nice, good, or great.
- App’s back button/navigation bar concept is appreciated by users as a standout feature.
- Several reviewers note the app is impressive when it functions correctly.

### Cons

- Instability and patch regressions: the app is described as unstable and may break after security updates.
- Back/Recent button reliability issues: the recent/back button often does not work, stops functioning, or disappears and may require a restart.
- Setup/activation difficulties: users report a tough setup process, repeated permission prompts, and cases where the app won’t turn on.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspot.app58us.backkey)