Go back with your middle mouse button.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
December 19, 2023
Size
15.21KiB
Developer
Category
Users
977
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Scripting
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Middle Click To Go Back Extension

Enhance your browsing experience with the Middle Click To Go Back extension! Navigate effortlessly and customize your middle mouse button for intuitive actions.

Features:
- Click the middle mouse button on an empty space on a web page to go back in your browsing history.
- Optionally, middle-clicking closes the current tab if there is no page to go back to. You have control over this behavior.
- Default actions, such as opening links in a new tab or closing a tab with middle-click, remain unaffected. On Linux, you can also paste using the middle mouse button as always.
- Seamless compatibility tested on both Windows and Linux operating systems.

Release Notes:
- Version 2: Updated to Manifest 3.
- Version 1.8: Works on \"tabless windows\" too.
- Version 1.7: Optional behavior for middle-click to close the current tab.
- Version 1.6.3.3: Bug fixes.
- Version 1.6.3: Improved stability by changing the onclick event to mouseup.
- Version 1.6.2: Optional feature no longer closes the browser.
- Version 1.6.1: Added options to enable/disable the feature.
- Version 1.6: Middle-click closes the current tab if no page to go back.
- Version 1.5: Now works seamlessly on Windows.
- Version 1.4: Improved responsiveness and stability.
- Version 1.3.1: Added \"all_frames\": true to the manifest and introduced icons.

For Firefox users, check out our extension on Mozilla Add-ons:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5938

Explore a more intuitive browsing experience with Middle Click To Go Back!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Middle Click To Go Back","version": "2.0.0","manifest_version": 3,"description": "Go back with your middle mouse button.","icons": {"48": "back48.png","128": "back128.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "ftp://*/*"],"all_frames": true,"js": ["mctgb.js"]}],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"},"options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true },"permissions": ["tabs","scripting","storage"],"host_permissions": ["https://*/*", "http://*/*"]}
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How to download and manually install Middle Click To Go Back extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Middle Click To Go Back extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Middle Click To Go Back extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Middle Click To Go Back extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Middle Click To Go Back extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back extension file

Select and download the Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back 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 Middle Click To Go Back extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Some Guy (ID: 000000c0b8cef0ea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/15/2023 did not work at first then i came to reviews thought hmmm bunch of 5 star let me close chrome and reopen it yep you need to restart chrome for it to work i literally couldnt find a wireless mouse at target earlier today that had back and forward buttons welp this works!

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Konstadino P (ID: 00000025f1f33510) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/27/2021 works fine! just what i needed

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Zach (ID: 0000003eb16592c6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/10/2021 I would like the option of a hotkey to temporarily disable so we can use the normal middle button scroll function; like Shift + middle button to scroll left/right...

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Edward Park (ID: 000000f314d47156) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/04/2020 Great program, but not working on mac :(

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ВАСЯ пупкин (ID: 000000979a709ec9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2019 До сих пор работает! Спасибо!