# Soft Keys – Back Button Pro

> Never get stuck! Soft Keys gives you Back, Home & Recent buttons.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pransuinc.backbutton](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pransuinc.backbutton)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pransuinc.backbutton`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PransuInc
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 10,961,729
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (51,526 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.26.0109.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2017-11-05
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pransuinc.backbutton)
- **Website:** [https://pransuinc.pages.dev](https://pransuinc.pages.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/back-buttons-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/back-buttons-privacy-policy)

## Description

Soft Keys – Back Button Pro adds always-on virtual navigation keys (Back, Home & Recent) so you never get stuck with broken physical buttons. Place the button bar anywhere—top, bottom, left, or right—with vertical and horizontal support. Personalize background color, transparency, and icons for a modern look. The app is designed to be smooth, responsive, and battery-friendly, and it uses the AccessibilityService only to deliver core navigation features while avoiding collection of personal data.

Enable Soft Keys via Settings → Accessibility → Turn ON Soft Keys – Back Button Pro. Ideal for older phones with failing buttons, this privacy-first tool is simple to use, highly customizable, and reliable for daily navigation. Contact: pransuinc@gmail.com.

## Rankings

- #13,001 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.pransuinc.backbutton.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews are broadly positive, with many praising the app as very good or excellent and useful, especially for users with weak physical buttons. A key recurring issue is that the app may not work well for some users, and the on-screen button cannot be moved freely, sometimes getting in the way. Reviewers want more customization (fully movable/floating buttons, single-key mode) and hope for free access to such features. Overall, sentiment is favorable with clear requests for better customization.

### Pros

- Strong positive reception, with many reviews calling the app very good or excellent.
- Helpful for users with weak or missing physical buttons.
- Described as a generally good and useful app.
- Users frequently express appreciation and praise (e.g., 'great job', 'thanks').

### Cons

- Not working well for some users.
- On-screen back button cannot be moved freely and can obstruct the screen.
- Requests for more customization, such as movable/floating buttons and a single-key mode; concerns about premium features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pransuinc.backbutton)