Executive Summary

• The Vancouver PD website features a Quick Escape button.
• This button wipes the website from the browser’s history.
• Similar features are used on government and business sites in New Zealand.

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Forum Discussion

Users have been discussing the Quick Escape button on various forums.

The gov.uk Design System calls this the ‘Exit a page quickly’ pattern, with an associated component. It can be activated by clicking the Shift key three times.

Some users have pointed out that this feature is not new and is used on other websites.

A website can wipe itself from history? That seems like a major security issue.

Others have suggested that the feature is useful for people who need to quickly exit a website for their safety.

Technical Details

The Quick Escape button uses JavaScript to wipe the website from the browser’s history.

Some users have suggested using random URLs to improve the feature’s effectiveness.

Focus Keyword: Quick Escape