Disable keyboard shortcuts

Disable arbitrary keyboard shortcuts

Disable Keyboard Shortcuts: Chrome Extension

"Disable Keyboard Shortcuts" is a minimalist Chrome extension. This tool gives users the ability to selectively disable browser shortcuts that involve the Ctrl and Alt keys. This is handy for preventing browser actions when certain keys are inadvertently pressed. Its use is straightforward - navigate to chrome://extensions/shortcuts, assign the keys you wish to disable, and voila! This free user-friendly extension is available under the Apache License, version 2.0.

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By: Benjamin Barenblat

Users: 40,000+

-10,000

Rating: 3.91

(175)

0.01

Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-10-20)

Creation date: 2019-12-02

Size: 6.44K

Email: bb*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,097 ▼ 366

Other rankings

#1023 in Accessibility ▲ 8

#6 in disable keyword 35 ▲ 1

#15 in keyboard keyword 29

#16 in shortcut keyword 38 ▲ 5

#70 in shift keyword 33 ▲ 4

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effectively disables unwanted keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+D, Ctrl+W, etc.
User-friendly and simple to configure after initial setup.
Helps prevent accidental closures or navigations while using browsers or web applications.
Useful for specific tasks, such as barcode scanning, by avoiding unintended shortcut triggers.

Cons

Does not work with certain key combinations such as F11, F12, or numpad keys.
Some users experienced failures in functionality or compatibility with certain shortcuts.
Users must manually configure the shortcuts they want to disable, which may not be intuitive for everyone.

Most mentioned

The extension can successfully disable common shortcuts that users frequently accidentally trigger.
Users appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness in solving specific problems related to keyboard shortcuts.
Many users note the need for clearer instructions on how to configure the extension to avoid initial confusion.

User reviews

Simply works. Death to Ctrl+Shift+W!!!!

אלון צוקר, 2025-03-03

tried disabling ctrl + n and it just open a new tab.

Wang Andi, 2025-03-01

You guys need to go to the Chrome Extensions Shortcuts to ADD the Keyboard shortcuts you want to disable. It works!

Charlie Nguyen, 2025-02-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable keyboard shortcuts does not require any sensitive permissions.

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