Edge Old History Experience

A Chromium extension to open the old edge history tab instead of the new history pane

This extensions add a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+H) to directly access the history tab instead of the new history flyout.

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User reviews

the shortcut key is so good, I like it!!
by *****, 2021-05-14

Works just like advertised! Many thanks ❤️👌
by Tr*****, 2022-07-28

THANK YOU! The new history shortcut is abysmal and I was looking for a solution, this works perfecttly! Would be nice if clicking the extension's icon also brought up the old history pane.
by Sh*****, 2021-03-20
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Edge Old History Experience requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Edge Old History Experience has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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