Backspace navigation (for Linux)

Backspace navigation (for Linux)

This simple extension allows you to use the backspace key to go back one page in your browser history (when not typing in some…

What is Backspace navigation (for Linux)?
Backspace navigation (for Linux) is a simple Chrome extension that allows users to use the backspace key to go back one page in their browser history on Chrome for Linux. It also supports shift+backspace to go forward. This extension is specifically designed for Linux users, as Chrome for Linux does not have this feature. It does not interfere with the built-in backspace navigation on Windows or Mac.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 266 ▼ -7
Rating: 3.82 (11)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2013-09-08)
Creation date: 2013-09-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 2.97K
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Summary

This simple extension allows you to use the backspace key to go back one page in your browser history (when not typing in some input field), or shift+backspace to go forward. The extension is intended for Linux users (as Chrome for Linux does not have this feature), but it should not break the built-in backspace navigation on Windows/Mac.

User reviews
goes back 2 pages for every keypress. unusable :(
by Allan Laal Allan Laal, 2016-03-19

Just works.
by Samuele R. Samuele R., 2014-08-09

Works really good on linux, but breaks backspace navigation on chromebooks.
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Safety
Risk impact

Backspace navigation (for Linux) is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Backspace navigation (for Linux) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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