# Snap Back Button

> Go back to the very first page that was opened in the current tab.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/snap-back-button](https://chrome-stats.com/d/snap-back-button)

## Overview

- **ID:** `snap-back-button`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Button Guy
- **Category:** tabs
- **Daily users:** 76
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-10-05
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/snap-back-button/)
- **Website:** [https://codefisher.org/forum/](https://codefisher.org/forum/)

## Description

**Snap Back Button** is a convenient Chrome extension that allows users to quickly navigate back to the very first webpage opened in the current tab with a single click. This tool enhances browsing efficiency by eliminating the need to repeatedly hit the back button.

Please note, due to security restrictions, this extension does not function on certain sites like addons.mozilla.org. Developed as part of the Toolbar Buttons project and built using the MozButton SDK, Snap Back Button is open for feature suggestions and improvements. Follow development updates on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/codefisher) and contribute on [GitHub](https://github.com/codefisher). Engage with the community and share your ideas in the [Forums](https://codefisher.org/forum/).

## Rankings

- #13,232 — Overall
- #234 — tons

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/snap-back-button)