Default actions stay as usual.
You can still "open the link in new tab" or "close tab" with middle-click.
But now middle-click on an empty space on page to go back.
In options, you can set middle-click to close the tab if no page to go back.
"Middle Click To Go Back" is a Firefox add-on that allows you to navigate back by using the middle mouse button on an empty space on the page. It retains the default actions of opening links in new tabs and closing tabs, while also providing the option to close the current tab if there is no page to go back to.
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Click middle mouse button on an empty space on the page to go back.
And optionally, you can set middle-click to close the tab if no page to go back.
While keeping the old behaviors:
Click middle mouse button on a link to open it on a new tab.
Click middle mouse button on a specific tab to close that tab.
In Linux, click middle mouse button on a text input to paste selected text.
Middle Click To Go Back is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can
potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this
add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only
install
Middle Click To Go Back
if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Middle Click To Go Back is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution
when installing this add-on.