Go Back With Backspace
Re-enables the backspace key as a back navigation button (except when writing text).
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/.
Latest reviews
great
don't know why they ever removed this feature from the browser. I got so used to using backspace to go back one page, that I have to install this extension on every machine I use.
Should still be in the browser by default.
Would be much greater if it would also close the tab when you are on the first site from the tab.
Works great so far.
DOES NOT WORK! Google should be ashamed.
Works for me!
downloaded and installed. still doesn't work.
ridiculous that this is necessary.
I'm addicted! Working great for me
doesn't work anymore
Really great save for a few sites where it doesn't seem to work, like Squarespace sites. Not sure if that's the extension or something in Squarespace's code. Thanks for making this!
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.
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.
Has worked flawlessly for years. Obviously, this should be incorporated by default and a toggleable option in settings, instead of an extension.
Has worked flawlessly for years. Obviously, this should be incorporated by default and a toggleable option in settings, instead of an extension.
Title got me here backspace got me outta here
I'm glad to see this functionality restored, but as others have mentioned, it's pretty ridiculous that it has to be restored via an extension. I never understood the removal of the backspace feature, which had been present in every browser for YEARS before Google decided it was somehow potentially problematic. While I do physically have two arms & hands, I identify as a one-armed individual (OAI+) and as such, I find the modern replacement for [Backspace] functionality ([Alt]+[Left]) to be overly burdensome and discriminatory against myself and those individuals who identify as OAI+. Somebody should file an official complaint with the appropriate authorities, citing discrimination and lack of ADA compliance as Google imposes an unreasonable two-handed requirement to use their product. This is the opposite of progress and inclusivity! I like to keep my browsers light-weight and free of extensions. So in lieu of the much-missed native Backspace support, I find myself using my nose to try to press the [Alt] key. But as the keyboard gets closer to my face, I lose sight of the target key and often end up hitting [Space] or [Control] and thus, the desired result is not accomplished. I don't know if the genius engineers at Google's dev/testing departments have ever tried to use their noses for keyboarding, but I assure you it's not an appendage well-suited for typing accuracy. And the resulting callus is rather unsightly - resulting in negative impacts to my romantic life. Perhaps Google needs to hire some OAI+ engineers!
Very handy extension. Works seamlessly and has useful options to tailor the experience
It's useful except when using notion the page goes back ...
thank you so much. like many others, I too think this should be a setting or option instead of extension
works perfectly and i love it thank you foe listening google
So FUNCTIONALLY USEFUL!
Constantly goes back two pages.
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.
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.
Should be integrated within the browser itself by default. No extension required.
Should be integrated within the browser itself by default. No extension required.
An option to use backspace to go back... Smart ! Looks like Apple way, thanks Google.
An option to use backspace to go back... Smart ! Looks like Apple way, thanks Google.
It should've been an option. nonetheless it works.
It should've been an option. nonetheless it works.
Why is this an extension? This should be a feature built into Chrome...
It was working well on most pages, but does not work on the MSN.com Home page. It backspaces within the MSN search bar.
It was working well on most pages, but does not work on the MSN.com Home page. It backspaces within the MSN search bar.
Funkcja bardzo przydana. Przywróciłem ją w chromie i jestem zadowolony.
Отличное приложение!! Наконец-то стало снова удобно пользоваться почтой в хроме!! зачем отключали - не понятно.
Incredibly dumb that this is an extension and not an option
Incredibly dumb that this is an extension and not an option
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Google you are the worst. I shouldn't have to download a stupid extension to restore a function that has existed since before dinosaurs roamed the earth. Google you are the absolute worst, I hope your corporation fractures and is scattered like a thousand splinters in the wind.
Google you are the worst. I shouldn't have to download a stupid extension to restore a function that has existed since before dinosaurs roamed the earth. Google you are the absolute worst, I hope your corporation fractures and is scattered like a thousand splinters in the wind.
Liked it while it worked, but it started messing with my twitch When the extension is active, the chat will say "Connecting to Chat" forever Disable the extension refresh the page, and the chat connects instantly Sad to let it go, but can't have something enabled that breaks other things Fix this and i will reenabled it
Liked it while it worked, but it started messing with my twitch When the extension is active, the chat will say "Connecting to Chat" forever Disable the extension refresh the page, and the chat connects instantly Sad to let it go, but can't have something enabled that breaks other things Fix this and i will reenabled it
Trabaja bien, el unico detalle es que no funciona dentro del Addon Visual Bookmarks. Hay algun otro addon que si lo haga?
This is the first one I found that worked on Brave! I've tried like 5-6 add-ons!
This is the first one I found that worked on Brave! I've tried like 5-6 add-ons!
It works
It works
Stopped working.
