LockDown Browser

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

LockDown Browser - Custom Browser for Online Exams

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the exam environment within Canvas, Blackboard Learn, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, and Schoology. It prevents users from accessing other URLs, switching applications, or copying questions during online exams.

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By: Respondus Inc

Users: 4,000,000+

Rating: 1.16

(931)

1 new ratings

Version: 0.3.00.472 (Last updated: 2025-02-26)

Creation date: 2023-12-18

Risk:

Permissions:

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

Host permissions:

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

Size: 9.01M

Email: md*****@respondus.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 119 ▲ 172,009

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Cons

Does not work consistently (50% functionality)
Requires users to close all tabs before use
Causes loss of data, including browser history and shortcuts
Sometimes leads to blank screens and errors when starting quizzes
Invasive access to system, causing fear of privacy breaches

Most mentioned

It often fails to work correctly, leading to frustrated users
The requirement to close all tabs is poorly received
The extension causes loss of important data
Its functional reliability is significantly questioned

User reviews

enough said.

Carter Hellickson, 2025-03-14

My name is David. Dad. I want some tabs. David. That is my name. David. I want another. David. Where are my tabs?? I'm going to my tests. There is a LockDown Browser, and it is going to hit me- AHHH!

Katya Grigoryev, 2025-03-14

I was having a hard time loading this browser as well, I restarted my computer and it worked for me give it a try to those still having issues.

Courtney Thomas, 2025-03-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

LockDown Browser is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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