BackNav

Reactivate Backspace Shortcut for Page Navigation with BackNav
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BackNav is a Chrome extension designed to restore the traditional backspace key function for navigating pages. It enables users to use backspace to go backward and shift+backspace to move forward through their browsing history, enhancing navigation efficiency.

Key features include customizable blocklists allowing users to specify domains where the shortcut is disabled, and smart focus detection that prevents interference when typing in text fields. BackNav offers a hassle-free and customizable browsing experience, making it an ideal modern alternative to older navigation tools like Back Backspace and Backspace Plus.

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By:
BackNav Backspace Navigation
Users:
133 -6
Rating:
5.00
(2,984) 7 new ratings
Version:
1.0.2 Last updated: 2024-05-22
Creation date:
2023-11-04
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
340.51K
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Edge Add-on Store
Updated:
18 hours ago

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# 10,828 ▼ 181
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BackNav Backspace (v1.0.2)
10,000+ 5.00 (4)

Extension safety

Risk impact

BackNav requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

BackNav has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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