LockDown Browser for ALEKS

Name: LockDown Browser for ALEKS
Rating: 1 (16 reviews)
Author: Respondus Inc

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the exam environment within specific learning and assessment systems.

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LockDown Browser for ALEKS is a specialized browser designed exclusively for Chromebooks to secure the exam environment within ALEKS learning platforms. It ensures academic integrity by preventing access to other URLs, disabling application switching, blocking copying of questions, and disabling printing during online assessments.

By locking users into the exam interface until submission, it provides a simple yet effective solution for secure online testing. The extension is completely free to download, contains no advertisements, and offers full functionality to enable smooth and trustworthy online assessment experiences.

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Version:

0.1.00.113 Last updated: 2025-01-22

Creation date:

2021-11-26

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Permissions:

system.display
history
cookies
storage
notifications
webNavigation
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
tabs

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*
<all_urls>

Size:

1.25MB

Email:

su*****@respondus.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-09

Ranking

# 6,236 ▼ 1,360

Publisher Change History

2025-02-14: Email was changed from wi*****@respondus.com to su*****@respondus.com

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User reviews

Multiple users report the LockDown Browser for ALEKS extension fails to verify installation even when installed, particularly on Chromebooks. Several users mention it blocking critical system features like Crosh without warning, causing invasive and persistent issues. Many describe the extension as unreliable, often working only once before failing, leading to significant frustration, especially when needing it for college placement tests. Overall, the extension does not function as expected and is widely criticized for poor performance and lack of compatibility, severely impacting users' ability to take exams.

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Cons

Extension often fails to verify installation despite being installed.
Does not work reliably or at all on Chromebooks.
Causes blocking or disabling of certain system features like Crosh without user consent.
Only works intermittently or once, then stops functioning.
General user frustration due to inability to access or take tests as required.

Recent reviews

Literally not working. I need it for a college placement test and its saying I haven't installed it when I clearly have.

Ja*****, 2025-06-30

I'm trying to take my college math placement test, I can't open this and when I do, I have to go on a wild goose chase to find the placement test link.

Or*****, 2025-06-10

It blocked me from using Crosh on my personal account on my personal computer without me knowing. I investigated why I couldn't open it on my computer because it kept automatically closing and the problem coincidentally went away when I disabled the extension. If this were in a school context or even relegated to only when the extension was activated in a test it would be one thing for anti cheating, but I find it invasive that it disabled Crosh for me at all times as long as I was active. With this extension installed "Crtl + ALT + T" was unusable and I take great offense to that.

Th*****, 2025-05-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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LockDown Browser for ALEKS requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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LockDown Browser for ALEKS may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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