Go Back With Backspace

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

Go Back With Backspace - Rediscover Backspace Navigation

"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."

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Extension stats

By: https://google.com

Users: 300,000+

Rating: 3.14

(1,358)

Version: 3.0 (Last updated: 2023-11-21)

Creation date: 2017-09-14

Permissions:

management
scripting
storage
tabs

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 22.41K

Email: go*****@google.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 908 ▲ 94

Other rankings

#230 in Functionality & UI ▼ 1 #61 in button for google keyword 48 ▼ 6 #209 in install keyword 22 ▼ 12 #223 in source code keyword 9 ▼ 37

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works great for many users
Restores expected functionality of backspace
Seamless operation for keyboard-only users
Very handy and useful features
Has options to tailor the experience

Cons

Does not work for some users
Inconsistent performance on specific sites (e.g., Notion, Squarespace)
Causes increased CPU usage and slowdowns for some
Not a built-in feature, requiring an extension
Issues with the backspace functioning incorrectly (double activation)

Most mentioned

Doesn't work for some users
Should be a built-in browser feature
Issues with specific sites
Performance impacts on system resources
Inconsistent functionality across different pages

User reviews

Works great so far.

Rich Elvers, 2025-01-15

DOES NOT WORK! Google should be ashamed.

Kevin M., 2024-11-05

Works for me!

Orlin Shirov, 2024-10-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Go Back With Backspace requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Go Back With Backspace. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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