diff --git a/manifest.json b/manifest.json
index 4e32964..dfb4ae9 100644
--- a/manifest.json
+++ b/manifest.json
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
   },
   "permissions": [
     "sessions",
-    "tabs"
+    "tabs",
+    "history"
   ],
   "web_accessible_resources": [
     "build/console.html"