# Browser Lock Simple

> 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.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/minimalist-browser-lock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/minimalist-browser-lock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `minimalist-browser-lock`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Minimalist
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 12
- **Weekly downloads:** 8
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-02
- **First published:** 2026-01-30
- **Size:** 15 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/minimalist-browser-lock/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #31,021 — Overall
- #201 — simple
- #215 — browser
- #222 — browser tab

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `webNavigation`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/minimalist-browser-lock)