◀ Browser Navigation Buttons - go back like on a web browser

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Adds back and forward buttons with Alt+Left/Right shortcuts to the browser, letting users navigate search history like a web browser.
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Updated
2026-03-10
Anki versions
2.1.1~
License
AGPL-3.0 (from the headers of the Python files)
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Languages
Python, JSON
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en

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  • Last update or commit: 2026-10-20 (12 days before the snapshot).
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Description

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

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