Disable keyboard shortcuts

Disable arbitrary keyboard shortcuts

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The Disable Keyboard Shortcuts Chrome extension allows users to deactivate specific keyboard shortcuts containing Ctrl and Alt keys, such as Ctrl+S, Ctrl+P, or Ctrl+Shift+C. By simply navigating to chrome://extensions/shortcuts, users can customize or disable these shortcuts according to their preferences. This lightweight and straightforward tool requires no additional permissions, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Licensed under the Apache License 2.0, it's an open-source solution for those seeking more control over their browser interactions.

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By:: Benjamin Barenblat
Users:: 40,000
Rating:: 3.87

(181) 1 new ratings
Version:: 2.0.0 Last updated: 2022-10-20
Creation date:: 2019-12-02
Risk:: Very low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Size:: 6.44K
Email:: bb*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 15 hours ago

Ranking

# 3,923 ▲ 49

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#1026 in Accessibility

#5 in disable keyword 32 ▼ 1

#9 in keyboard keyword 49 ▼ 1

#16 in shortcut keyword 32 ▲ 1

#68 in shift keyword 29 ▼ 2

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User reviews

Users appreciate this extension for effectively disabling unwanted keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+D and Ctrl+Shift+W, improving their browsing and gaming experience. It is praised for its simplicity and minimalism. However, many users report that configuring it is unintuitive, requiring manual addition of shortcuts via Chrome's extension shortcuts settings, which is not clearly communicated. Some complain about limited key support, inability to disable function keys or certain key combinations, and occasional non-functionality or lack of visible options. Overall, it works well for basic shortcut disabling but has usability and compatibility limitations.

Pros

Effectively disables unwanted keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+D (bookmark creation) and Ctrl+Shift+W (close all tabs).
Simple, minimalistic, and easy to use once configured.
Helps prevent accidental browser interruptions, improving user experience especially in gaming or work scenarios.
Users find it useful for customizing shortcut behavior that isn't natively customizable in Chrome.
Successfully resolves common shortcut-related frustrations such as accidentally closing tabs or triggering bookmarks.

Cons

Initial configuration is not intuitive; users must go to Chrome Extensions Shortcuts page to add the shortcuts to disable, which isn't clearly explained by the extension itself.
Does not work for all keys, such as function keys (F11, F12) or with num lock keys on the numpad.
Some users find the extension non-functional or greyed out with no active state or options appearing.
Does not support complex shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt combinations.
Fails to disable some shortcuts like option-command + arrow keys on Mac in certain apps.

Recent reviews

Can't set a Ctrl + Alt shortcut, which was the only purpose I had for it. :(

Tr*****, 2025-06-08

Doesn't work, or is so unintuitive it can't be reasonably figured out. I installed the plugin > restarted my browser (just incase) > clicked on the plugin in the panel section of my nav bar > no options open up this tool. The tool is greyed out (not active state) for no apparent reason.

Jo*****, 2025-05-16

ありがとう

Sc*****, 2025-04-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable keyboard shortcuts does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

Risk likelihood

Disable keyboard shortcuts has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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