Back link change history
| Date | Changed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Guidance | Added information on known issues with automated auditing tools emitting a warning when the Back link component exists outside of landmarks. |
| Jun 2023 | GOV.UK Frontend v4.7.0 | Added inverse appearance modifier. |
| Jan 2023 | GOV.UK Frontend v4.5.0 | Fixed chevron not scaling with text size. |
| Nov 2021 | Guidance | Added guidance on labelling links for complex journeys. |
| Sept 2021 | Guidance | Added information on the user need for back links. |
| Aug 2020 | Guidance | Added guidance to clarify where to place the Back link component on a page. |
| Jun 2020 | GOV.UK Frontend v3.7.0 | Updated link design to be larger and look consistent with the Breadcrumbs component. |
| Jul 2019 | GOV.UK Frontend v3.0.0 | Updated focus style to comply with WCAG 2.1. |
| Jun 2018 | GOV.UK Frontend v1.0.0 | Component introduced. |