Go back with backspace

Restore the backspace key shortcut to navigate to the previous page.

Go Back With Backspace: Chrome Navigation Shortcut

'Go back with backspace' is a Chrome extension designed to restore the functionality of the backspace key as a web navigation shortcut. This extension is a response to Google's decision to remove this feature in Chrome v52. With this extension, you have the ability to navigate 'back' with the backspace and 'forward' using the shift + backspace combination, replicating the previous behaviour of these keys before the update.

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By: https://namitjuneja.com

Users: 4,000+

-1,000

Rating: 4.04

(25)

Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2016-08-01)

Creation date: 2016-08-01

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Size: 4.59K

Email: he*****@namitjuneja.com

URLs: Website

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# 15,761 ▼ 1,290

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#11858 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 6

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Not available on Android

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Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Google has removed the ability to go "back" with the backspace key in chrome since v52.

This extension brings back the functionality and allows you to use Backspace key as a shortcut to go back to the previous page.

Usage BACKSPACE - Go one step back Shift + BACKSPACE - Go one step forward

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Pros

Works effectively for navigating back in browsers
Adds useful shortcuts without distraction
Helps maintain muscle memory for users used to backspace = back
Compatible with most websites

Cons

Doesn't work on YouTube for some users
Some users report that it stops working after a while
Occasional bugs or glitches causing unexpected behavior (e.g., navigating back twice)

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