Disable F12
An extension to disable F12 opening the dev console.
Manifest V2
- By:
- https://nemrod.se
- Users:
- 20,000+
- Rating:
- 2.25 (75)
- Version:
- 1.1 Last updated: 2013-06-19
- Creation date:
- 2013-06-19
- Risk:
- Low risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
- Size:
- 7.33K
- Email:
- in*****@nemrod.se
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description ⏷
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
User reviews
Pros
- Works if you have a single tab open with a web page loaded.
- Some users have found workarounds using user scripts or other methods.
- When it works, it effectively disables the F12 key.
Cons
- Doesn't work on multiple tabs or empty tabs.
- Frequent reports of it not functioning after Chrome updates.
- Limited functionality; does not disable other developer tools shortcuts.
- Reliability issues reported across different browser versions.
Recent reviews
Damn, I wish this worked. I was happy to find it, and very disappointed that it does nothing.
It's super irritating that stupid elements frame always popping up on accidental keypress.
If someone ever makes a working version, allow us to edit the key, instead of removing it.
Maybe shift or alt F12
by 
Fred 4, 2025-03-19
Fred 4, 2025-03-19Doesn't work: Version 131.0.6778.265 (Official Build) (64-bit)
by 
Josh Bergeron, 2025-01-10
Josh Bergeron, 2025-01-10Doesn't work on Brave as of Nov. 23, 2024.
Version 1.73.91 Chromium: 131.0.6778.85 (Official Build) (64-bit)
by 
Ersuke, 2024-11-23
Ersuke, 2024-11-23Extension safety
Risk impact
Disable F12 requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
Risk likelihood
Disable F12 is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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