Activate Backspace shortcuts to navigate in history object

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3.2.0
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July 21, 2024
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3
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Backspace for Navigation Extension

The original extension to bring back the Backspace key shortcut as navigation for history.back() (backspace) and history.forward() (shift+backspace). Supports blacklisting of pages, recognizes input fields and works on Linux, OSX and Windows.

Version 3.2.0 integrates the missing migration of exceptions from versions <3.x.x
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "3.2.0", "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": false, "js": [ "backspace.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "ftp://*/*", "file:///*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "description": "Activate Backspace shortcuts to navigate in history object", "icons": { "128": "128.png" }, "name": "Backspace for Navigation", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "action": { "default_icon": "enabled.png", "default_title": "Backspace-Keybinding State" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "incognito": "split"}
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How to download and manually install Backspace for Navigation extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Backspace for Navigation extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Backspace for Navigation extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Backspace for Navigation extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Backspace for Navigation extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Backspace for Navigation extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Backspace for Navigation Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Backspace for Navigation extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Backspace for Navigation extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Backspace for Navigation extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Backspace for Navigation extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Backspace for Navigation extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Backspace for Navigation extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Backspace for Navigation extension file

Select and download the Backspace for Navigation extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Backspace for Navigation extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Backspace for Navigation extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Backspace for Navigation extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Backspace for Navigation extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Александр Корнышев (ID: 000000245f7a6743) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/02/2019 Иногда из-за приложения яндекс браузер полностью загружает одно из ядер процессора, из-за чего процессор сильно греется, а комп тормозит. Такое поведение преждевременно сожгёт вам процессор, будьте аккуратнее.

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Geoff Goas (ID: 000000bbbb2bbc19) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/25/2018 This has been working great for me up until Chrome 69. Now the extension randomly causes 100% CPU usage. Is the developer active?

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Jaime Garcia (ID: 0000002c0c6c3306) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/18/2018 Mysterious high cpu usage, possible crypto miner

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Irina Svetlowa (ID: 0000002e11afe78e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/07/2016 Hi, I am interested in acquiring your extension "Backspace for Chrome". Please contact me at: [email protected]

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R K (ID: 00000022a1d34f40) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2016 Of ALL the Chrome extensions out there to restore backspace functionality, this is the only one I found with the ability to work around unwanted "go back" behavior occurring in Flash applets. You can use the "Exclude list" feature to blacklist those websites from the "backspace to go back" behavior.