Easily go back a webpage just like a smartphone!

Latest Version

Version
1.8
Update
March 14, 2020
Size
22.19KiB
Developer
Category
Users
155
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
History
Storage
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Smart Back Buttons Extension

Easy access to the back and forward buttons just like a smartphone. It sits near your mouse cursor is. Browse more, save time. It's a nifty little utility that really works.

*New version 1.8*
minor fixes to code.

*Version 1.7*
You can move the buttons anywhere on the page by clicking anywhere on the page. Then, pressing and holding down \"Alt + m\" keys and moving your mouse cursor. Release the keys when you want the buttons to their position.

*Version 1.6*
You can now go to your browsing history by hovering your mouse on the \"Back\" button. Here, you can click links that instantly brings you back to web pages you visited (except Google News since it's a one-page website).

To pin a link, just hover your mouse on the \"Back\" button and you will see pin icons on the right of the links. Click these icons you wish to pin.

Just hover your mouse on the \"Forward\" button, and here you will see your \"pinned\" links.

To remove pinned links, hover your mouse on the \"Forward\" button and click on the pin icons. Once you reopen the popup, you will see it removed.

Features:

\tBack and Forward buttons on any website.
\tGo to any website you visited by hovering on the Back Button.
\tPin links for easy access later.
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Keyboard Shortcuts:
Alt + H Opens a new tab
Alt + B Cycle through tabs
Alt + C Close a tab

These easy-to-spot buttons will help you navigate any website just like your smartphone. Because who doesn't love our smartphones?

Enjoy this cool product for free!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Smart Back Buttons", "version": "1.8", "description": "Easily go back a webpage just like a smartphone!", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": ["activeTab", "history", "storage"], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://*/*"], "js": ["javascript_keys.js"], "css": ["main.css"] }], "web_accessible_resources": [ "images/back_white16.png", "images/forward_white16.png", "images/smart_back48.png", "images/unpinned.png", "images/pinned.png", "images/close_button.png" ], "icons": { "16": "images/smart_back16.png", "32": "images/smart_back32.png", "48": "images/smart_back48.png", "128": "images/smart_back128.png" }, "commands": { "new-tab": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+H" }, "description": "Opens new tab" }, "close-tab": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+C" }, "description": "Close tab" }, "previous-tab": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+B" }, "description": "Previous tab" } }}
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How to download and manually install Smart Back Buttons extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Smart Back Buttons extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Smart Back Buttons 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 Smart Back Buttons extension file

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

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User reviews

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H G (ID: 000000f9f8c3ad81) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/13/2022 it hAS ALOTTA promise, make the back button history stay in the same tab not random af hisotry of all my cray tabs xD so its less equivocal and add a clsoe tab pop up too that WOULD INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY 10 FOLD omg PLS iBeg :P

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Dashawn Darien (ID: 0000005e54235156) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/15/2020 Pretty good, but I hate that the history list automatically pops up when I press the back button. Also, I wish it could be re-positioned and maybe resized.