Disable F12

An extension to disable F12 opening the dev console.
What is Disable F12?
'Disable F12' is a Chrome extension that disables the function of the F12 key, which typically opens the developer console in Chrome or Chromium. The extension was created following a request from Linus Torvalds, and its effectiveness is evidenced in a screenshot where the developer console is absent even after the F12 key has been pressed. This tool is especially useful for those who wish to avoid the distraction of accidentally opening the developer console while coding or working on a web project.
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Extension stats

Users: N/A
Rating: 2.31 (72)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2013-06-19)
Creation date: 2013-06-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 7.33K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 160126 ▼ 744
Other rankings
#10939 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 9 #47 in disable keyword 30 ▲ 1 #213 in console keyword 10 ▼ 1

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

By request from Linus Torvalds (https://plus.google.com/102150693225130002912/posts/7PsYYeavcA9) here's an extension to disable F12 from opening the developer console in Chrome/Chromium.

The screenshot clearly shows that there is no developer console even after pressing F12. ;)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works if you have a window with only a single tab open with a web page loaded.
  • It works!
  • Source code is provided for manual disabling of F12.
Cons
  • Does not work on a blank tab or with multiple tabs open.
  • Needs to be updated frequently with new Chrome versions.
  • Partial functionality; may not disable F12 on all sites.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work.
  • Works if you have a window with only a single tab open with a web page loaded.
  • Needs developer updates.
Recent reviews
Doesn't work as of 10/26/2024, build 130.0.6723.70
by abino md, 2024-10-26
Não funciona!
by Anderson Martins Xavier, 2024-04-15
It is not working on empty chrome tab, and anything chrome related (Like in settings, in extentions &)
by Tremollution, 2024-04-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable F12 requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Disable F12 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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