Go Back There

Latest Version

Version
1.1.2
Update
January 13, 2014
Size
761KiB
Developer
Category
Users
85
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs
Storage
History
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Go Back There Extension

Go Back There is a handy extension to go back to an article or web page that you recently visited on a website.

To access the extension, just click on the icon in the toolbar, and the popup will display the recent history for the site you are currently on.

To open link in a new tab, hold shift and then click.

If you are a power user, then type > + Enter in the omni-box, and search away.

The extension currently is limited to searching history upto 4 weeks back in order to keep it speedy.

There is an additional feature in the Option menu to configure relative URLs to work with multiple sites. This is something thats probably useful for a developer or a QA who is testing multiple test instances of a website.

Future plans are to increase the history time period by adding a cache. Open to suggestions.

The code is open source, and is available at https://github.com/kavanpuranik/go-back-there
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Go Back There", "version": "1.1.2", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Go Back There", "homepage_url": "http://www.penguintastic.com", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "background": { "page": "src/bg/background.html", "persistent": true }, "options_page": "src/options/options.html", "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon19.png", "38": "icons/icon38.png" }, "default_title": "Go Back There", "default_popup": "src/browser_action/browser_action.html" }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "tabs", "storage", "history" ], "omnibox": { "keyword": ">" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+G" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Go Back There extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Go Back There extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Go Back There 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 Go Back There extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jason Musgrave (ID: 000000a0caebd23a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/21/2015 A handy way to keep fewer tabs open.

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Abelardo Gumaro (ID: 000000f41989853b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/08/2015 muy buena app regresas a donde navegaste sin perder tu tiempo me facilita mucho

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Евгений М. (ID: 000000eb5542b0c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/17/2014 Отлично работает

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Todd Runstein (ID: 0000001a462b30d3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/17/2013 So cool! Really useful and easy to use. Helps when you can "almost" remember the page you're looking for.