AnkiWeb
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- 2026-03-10
- Anki versions
- 2.1.1~
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- en
◀ Browser Navigation Buttons - go back like on a web browser
AnkiWeb addon 1217540312
Adds browser-style back and forward buttons and Alt+Left/Right shortcuts to Anki's browser, navigating search history with smart forward-history clearing and configurable button visibility.
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Maintenance
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- Last update or commit was 205 days before the snapshot (2026-03-10).
GitHub
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- flaccidsnake/navigation-buttons · more by flaccidsnake
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- Last commit
- 2026-03-10
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- Python
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| Min Anki | Max Anki | Updated |
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| 2.1.1 | + | 2026-03-10 |
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README
Browser Navigation Buttons
An Anki addon that adds back (◀) and forward (▶) navigation buttons to the browser, allowing you to navigate through your search history like a web browser.
Features
- Back Button (◀): Navigate to your previous search
- Forward Button (▶): Navigate to your next search (after going back)
- Smart History Management: Works just like browser navigation
- Going back and then executing a new search erases forward history
- Buttons are disabled when there's nowhere to go
- Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Alt+Left to go back
- Alt+Right to go forward
- Configurable: Toggle each button on/off independently
Use Case
I got tired of searching for something, then clicking on a tag, then having to manually find my way back to where I was, or opening the history drop-down (which won't show where you were if you didn't actively search anything and were instead clicking through the sidebar). This makes the browser finally act like a web browser.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Alt+Left: Go back in search history
- Alt+Right: Go forward in search history
Technical Notes
- Search history is stored per browser window session
- Closing and reopening the browser resets the history
- The addon uses a global flag to prevent history pollution during navigation
- Buttons are positioned to the left of the search bar using the grid layout
Changelog
Version 1.0.1
- Fixed bug where button symbols didn't appear after updating to Anki 25.09.2
Version 1.0.0
- Initial release
- Back/forward navigation buttons
- Keyboard shortcuts (Alt+Left/Right)
- Configurable button visibility
- Smart history management