Disable F12

An extension to disable F12 opening the dev console.

Disable F12 - Chrome Extension to Disable Dev Console

'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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By: https://nemrod.se

Users: -

Rating: 2.27

(74)

Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2013-06-19)

Creation date: 2013-06-19

Size: 7.33K

Email: in*****@nemrod.se

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

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# 168,576 ▼ 1,976

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#10204 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 116 #65 in disable keyword 21 ▼ 12

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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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.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work under certain conditions (like multiple tabs or no page loaded).
Requires updates to remain functional after Chrome updates.
Some users report it works intermittently or under specific circumstances.

User reviews

Doesn't work: Version 131.0.6778.265 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Josh Bergeron, 2025-01-10

Doesn't work on Brave as of Nov. 23, 2024. Version 1.73.91 Chromium: 131.0.6778.85 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Ersuke, 2024-11-23

Doesn't work as of 10/26/2024, build 130.0.6723.70

abino md, 2024-10-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable F12 requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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