Backspace Should Go Back

Backspace Should Go Back

Restores Backspace key to take you back to the previous page feature.

What is Backspace Should Go Back?
Backspace Should Go Back is a Chrome extension that restores the backspace key as a back navigation button, allowing users to easily go back to the previous page. It is a convenient feature for those who prefer the old behavior of the backspace key before Chrome 52. Just install the extension and enjoy using your backspace button like before.
Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2020-10-09 due to malware
By: 72px
Users: 29,576+
Rating: 4.67 (30)
Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2020-06-30)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 406.53K
Price: Free
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Summary

Restores the backspace key as a back navigation button.

Restores the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text). Go back with the backspace button! This extension restores the backspace key as a back navigation button except if you're writing text.

Before Chrome 52, the backspace key navigated back (if you weren't writing text). Many people lost their progress while working online by accidentally pressing backspace and leaving a page -- so we removed the feature from Chrome, and created this extension for those who prefer the old behavior.

This extension can't restore backspace on certain special pages, for example any of the "chrome://" pages such as Settings or Extensions.

Just install it and you can use your backspace button like before.

User reviews
굿굿
by hor T hor T, 2020-09-04

깔끔합니다. 아무 문제없이 잘 되네요!
by 계란빵 계란빵, 2020-09-03

되다가 안되다가 합니다. 왜죠?
by yz Kim yz Kim, 2020-08-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Backspace Should Go Back is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Backspace Should Go Back if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Backspace Should Go Back is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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