Backspace to go Back

by Razvan Caliman

Utilities backspace navigation history browser productivity shortcut workflow utility

Quick Look

This extension restores the functionality of the Backspace key to navigate to the previous page in your browser.

AI Overview

Who is this for?

Users who want to restore the traditional Backspace key functionality for browser navigation.

Key Features

→ Restores Backspace to go back functionality
→ Requires permissions to inject code on visited pages
→ Can be installed from source for transparency
→ Minimalist approach

Reviews Analysis

Overall Sentiment

Mostly Positive

Users generally appreciate the return of the Backspace key's previous page navigation functionality, with a few concerns about permissions.

Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.

What Users Love

✓ Restores expected Backspace key behavior.
✓ Simple and effective for its intended purpose.

Points to Consider

× Requires broad permissions to inject code.
× Some users may be hesitant due to permission requirements.

Official Description

From the Developer

Restores browser behavior of navigating to previous page when pressing the Backspace key.

This extension requires permissions to inject a piece of code in all of the pages you visit. If that freaks you out, that's ok. Handing over those permissions freaks me out too.

You can choose to install this extension from source (it's very short) to make sure it's not doing anything malicious. See: https://github.com/oslego/chrome-backspace-back#from-source

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