Go Back With Backspace

Re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text).
What is Go Back With Backspace?
Go Back With Backspace is a Chrome extension that re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text). It allows users to easily go back to the previous page without the risk of accidentally deleting text.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-06-20)
Creation date: 2023-03-09
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • management
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 380.93K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Chromium/Chrome extension which re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text). – It is a fork of https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/go-back-with-backspace/eekailopagacbcdloonjhbiecobagjci updated to Manifest V3, with small CSS and icon fixes.

  • Alex313031

User reviews

stopped working for youtube, please update
by Marco C, 2024-05-22


by Adrian C, 2023-12-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Go Back With Backspace requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Go Back With Backspace is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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