Backspace Shortcut

It makes the backspace key a 'back' shortcut. It's pure and fast. No spying. No configuration. Open-source.
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Backspace Shortcut is a lightweight, open-source Chrome extension that transforms your backspace key into a fast and reliable 'back' button for your browser. Designed with privacy in mind, this extension operates without tracking or spying on your data and requires absolutely no configuration to get started. Simply install and enjoy seamless backward navigation using a familiar key. The clean, minimalistic design ensures it doesn't interfere with your browsing experience, making it an ideal tool for users seeking quick navigation with enhanced privacy.

The source code is fully open-source and available on GitHub, promoting transparency and community contributions. Whether you're a power user or just looking for a simple way to improve your browsing workflow, Backspace Shortcut provides a pure and efficient solution without any unnecessary bloat or permissions.

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By:
mokunshao
Users:
556 24
Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
1.0 Last updated: 2021-04-02
Creation date:
2021-04-02
Risk:
Low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:
42.88K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Edge Add-on Store
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 6,307 ▲ 58
Other rankings
#1735 in Productivity ▲ 17 #3 in shortcut keyword 35 ▼ 1 #48 in source code keyword 27 ▼ 5 #49 in source keyword 29 ▼ 4

User reviews

Super helpful, returns the native functionality of Chrome/Edge.
by Val, 2023-07-21
Exactly the thing. Just backspace (and bonus shift-BS for forward). Nothing more. Thank you.
by Eliphas, 2023-05-17
It does not work.
by Vincent, 2023-05-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Backspace Shortcut requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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