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Re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text).

Latest Version

Version

3.0

Update

November 20, 2023

Size

21.89KiB

Developer

google.com

Go Back With Backspace Extension

Go back with the backspace button! This extension re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button -- except if you're writing text.

What's New in 3.0:
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* Updated to Manifest V3.

Before Chrome 52, the backspace key navigated back (if you weren't writing text). Many people lost their progress while working online by accidentally pressing backspace and leaving a page -- so we removed the feature from Chrome, and created this extension for those who prefer the old behavior.

This extension can't restore backspace on certain special pages, for example any of the \"chrome://\" pages such as Settings or Extensions.

About the requested permissions:

\"Read and modify all your data\": In order to capture backspace on every page, the extension needs to install a little piece of code on each one. It does nothing else with the page, its information, or your typing.

\"Manage your apps, extensions, and themes\": This lets the extension detect when it has been re-enabled and install its code into tabs that are already open then.

The extension's source code can be viewed at
https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/extensions-by-google/+/master/go-back-with-backspace/

By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_extensionName__", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "3.0", "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "102", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon19.png", "38": "icons/icon38.png" }, "default_popup": "pages/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["is_editable.js", "content_script.js"], "all_frames": true, "match_origin_as_fallback": true, "run_at": "document_start" } ], "options_ui": { "page": "pages/options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "management", "scripting", "storage", "tabs" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ]}

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User reviews

(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/25/2024 This extension has proved to be very reliable. It did not get bloated with other functions over the years. Plus the developer kept maintaining it for the long term. His effort is underappreciated, This time, big G is going to implement Manifest v3 even though I've yet to see anyone who actually enjoys working with it. Nevertheless, the author already ported the extension to Manifest v3. The change happened seamlessly. This is why I am updating my 2016 review which was very negative. A lot has changed since then, and just as importantly, a lot has stayed the same. At this point am giving it a well deserved 5 stars.

Diogo Miguel Cunha (ID: 000000d6c6b11de6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/24/2024 Has worked flawlessly for years. Obviously, this should be incorporated by default and a toggleable option in settings, instead of an extension.

Lindsey Baker Crick (ID: 00000047156cd5b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/29/2023 It works. I've used it ever since Google disabled the actual feature. My favorite extension. Thank you. update 9/28/23: still going strong. I'd be lost without it.

Davvood (ID: 000000db14b42f87) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/11/2023 Should be integrated within the browser itself by default. No extension required.

Alex (ID: 0000006e6971a33e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2023 An option to use backspace to go back... Smart ! Looks like Apple way, thanks Google.

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Go Back With Backspace