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Mouse4 Go-Back Block

by MarkM · Tools
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Stop accidental go-back navigation from your mouse's back/side button (Mouse4 / button 4). Ideal for push-to-talk in Discord.

Users
492
+124 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#44K
#37K among extensions
Version
1.3.2
updated 23 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 2 years
0246492May 2024Aug 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 492 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
023May 2024Aug 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Mouse4 Go-Back Block

Mouse4 Go-Back Block Stop your browser from navigating back every time you press the Mouse4 button. This lightweight extension blocks the "go back" action triggered by your mouse's side button - also known as the back button, thumb button, button 4, or XButton1 - so an accidental press no longer throws you off the page you're on. Why you might need it: - Push-to-talk: If you use Mouse4 as your push-to-talk key in Discord, TeamSpeak, Mumble, or other VoIP software, this stops the browser from jumping back mid-conversation. - Accidental presses: Perfect if you keep bumping the side button and losing your place on a page or in a form you're filling out. - Everyday browsing: Keep your side button free without it hijacking your navigation. How it works: - Once installed, the extension quietly intercepts the back-navigation that the Mouse4 / side button would normally trigger. - There's nothing to set up - install it and it just works. Your forward button and all other mouse functions are left untouched. Lightweight and private: - The extension is tiny (under 20 KB) and collects no data whatsoever. No tracking, no accounts, and no permissions beyond what it needs to do its one job. Please note - protected pages: Chrome prevents extensions from running on certain pages, so go-back blocking will not work on: - chrome:// and chrome-extension:// pages - The Chrome Web Store - PDF documents - Pages with JavaScript disabled - Security warning pages and error pages (404s, network errors, etc.) - view-source: and data: URLs From the developer of Previews (for Twitch & YouTube & Kick): https://previews-app.com/ Contact and support: Email: Mouse4GoBackBlock@protonmail.com Report an issue: https://github.com/Mouse4GoBackBlock/Mouse4GoBackBlock/issues

Growth

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30 days+124+33.7%00.00
6 months+283+135.4%00.00
1 year+370+303.3%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.3.28 Jun 2026
1.328 May 2024

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
28 May 2024
Size
17 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
iidgdkjgmdgkdkjinkdmhannbmghjdgc

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
storageactiveTabscripting
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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