Go Back(space)

This extension will restore the functionality of pressing backspace to go to the previous page, and shift+backspace to go forward.

Go Back(space) - Restore Browser Navigation with Backspace

"Go Back(space)" is a Chrome extension designed to bring back the functionality of using backspace as a navigation key within the browser. With this extension, users can use the backspace key to go to the previous page, and shift+backspace to navigate forward. For transparency and trust, the source code is openly available on GitHub.
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Extension stats

Users: 499
-13
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2016-10-25)
Creation date: 2016-10-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 11.23K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This extension will restore the functionality of pressing the backspace key and going to the previous page, and pressing shift+backspace to go forward.

If you'd like the source it is located here: https://github.com/TristanWiley/Go-Backspace

Extension safety

Risk impact

Go Back(space) requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Go Back(space) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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