Browser Lock Simple

Name: Browser Lock Simple
Author: Minimalist

Simple one-click browser lock. Prevents all typing, clicking, and interactions on web pages while allowing you to scroll and read. Click the padlock icon to lock/unlock instantly.

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

9 ▲ 1

Data as of 2026-07-26

Version:

1.1

Last updated: 2026-02-02

Features & Capabilities

Browser Lock Simple lets you instantly lock/unlock all web page interactions with a single click. Perfect for reading without distractions, avoiding accidental inputs during sensitive work (productivity, financial, development, etc.), or simply stepping away from your desk.

WHAT GETS LOCKED:

Keyboard typing and text input
Mouse clicks and button presses
Form submissions
Touch interactions
Right-click menus
Scrolling remains enabled for easy reading

WHAT STAYS ACCESSIBLE: Firefox doesn't allow extensions to block core browser functions, so these remain available:

Address bar and URL navigation
Bookmarks and bookmark clicks
Browser menus and settings
Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+L, Ctrl+T, etc.)

No passwords or configuration needed. Works across all open tabs simultaneously.

Zero data collection. No tracking or external connections. Lightweight and efficient code.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

Minimalist

Daily users:

9 1

Version:

1.1 Last updated: 2026-02-02

Version code:

6135342

Creation date:

2026-01-30

Risk:

Permissions:

<all_urls>
webNavigation
tabs

Content scripts matches:

<all_urls>

Size:

15.16KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 34,356 ▲ 1,739

Other rankings

#226 in simple keyword 43 ▲ 18#230 in browser keyword 71 ▲ 7#241 in browser tab keyword 71 ▲ 9

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Developed by:

Minimalist

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/minimalist-browser-lock/

Is Browser Lock Simple Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Browser Lock Simple requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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Browser Lock Simple is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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