Go Back With Backspace

Go Back With Backspace

Re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text).

What is Go Back With Backspace?
"Go Back With Backspace" is a handy Chrome extension designed to restore the backspace key's function as a back navigation button. It revives this function, which was removed in Chrome 52, bringing convenience for users who were accustomed to the old setup. Note that backspace navigation is disabled when the user is writing text. However, backspace restoration cannot be done on special Chrome pages, such as Settings or Extensions. Please note that by installing this extension, you agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The extension's source code is accessible for viewing."
Stats
Users: 300,000+
Rating: 3.13 (1,339)
Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2023-11-21)
Creation date: 2017-09-14
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • management
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 22.41K
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Summary

Go back with the backspace button! This extension re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button -- except if you're writing text.

What's New in 3.0:

  • Updated to Manifest V3.

Before Chrome 52, the backspace key navigated back (if you weren't writing text). Many people lost their progress while working online by accidentally pressing backspace and leaving a page -- so we removed the feature from Chrome, and created this extension for those who prefer the old behavior.

This extension can't restore backspace on certain special pages, for example any of the "chrome://" pages such as Settings or Extensions.

About the requested permissions:

"Read and modify all your data": In order to capture backspace on every page, the extension needs to install a little piece of code on each one. It does nothing else with the page, its information, or your typing.

"Manage your apps, extensions, and themes": This lets the extension detect when it has been re-enabled and install its code into tabs that are already open then.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 function for navigation which users find very useful
  • Works perfectly and seamlessly for many
  • Essential functionality that users feel should be a default feature in Chrome
Cons
  • Can cause performance issues like slowing down Chrome and high CPU usage
  • Interferes with certain websites, causing unexpected behavior such as multiple page-back actions or not working on specific sites like MSN
  • Some users experience issues with other features like the Twitch chat when the extension is active
Most mentioned
  • Restores a much-missed feature of using backspace to go back a page
  • Issues with it needing to be reinstalled occasionally for functionality
  • Frustration that such a basic feature requires an extension
Recent reviews
by Adam Lis Adam Lis, 2024-01-10

works perfectly and i love it thank you foe listening google

얼마전 부터 크롬브라우저가 느려지고 cpu를 엄청 잡아먹고, 동작이 느리고 해서 스트레스 받았는데... 결국 이 확장 프로그램 때문이었음. 이 프로그램을 삭제하자 마자 그 높던 cpu 점유와 기능이 모두 회복되었음. 그런데 혹시나 해서 다시 설치하니 전과 같은 증상이 안나타남. 결론은... 필요하면 삭제 후 재설치 하시길~~
by 박준선 박준선, 2024-02-12
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Safety
Risk impact

Go Back With Backspace is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Go Back With Backspace if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Go Back With Backspace has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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