Browser Lock | Lock Your Browser
Protect your browser against unauthorized access. Easily lock your browser for added security.
Manifest V3
- By:
- HumblDump
- Rating:
- 3.90 (119) 1 new ratings
- Version:
- 2.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-05-30)
- Creation date:
- 2021-01-28
- Permissions:
- notifications
- tabs
- windows
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- tabGroups
- contextMenus
- idle
- Host permissions:
- https://*.browserlock.io/*
- Size:
- 2.84M
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Edge Add-on Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 750 ▲ 8
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User reviews
Users appreciate Browser Lock for effectively locking the browser and its helpful features, valuing its ease of use and speed in earlier versions. However, multiple known issues reduce its reliability: the lock often only applies to the first window while new tabs bypass it, there is a brief period before locking activates where data is exposed, recent updates introduced bugs and forced registration, and password recovery and verification are problematic. Overall, it is considered better than other similar extensions but still has significant room for improvement.
Pros
- Provides effective browser locking functionality compared to other similar extensions.
- Generally fast and works smoothly in versions prior to the latest update.
- Offers useful additional configurations and options in recent updates.
- Considered very helpful for preventing unauthorized use of the browser.
- Easy to use and appreciated by many users for its core purpose.
Cons
- Locks only the first browser window; new tabs or sessions can be opened bypassing the lock.
- Sometimes takes a few seconds to activate, allowing temporary access before the lock appears.
- Latest updates caused issues such as slower unlocking, opening unwanted new tabs, and forced registration.
- Password prompt briefly shows open tabs, potentially revealing user activity.
- Email verification and registration processes are problematic or unavailable for some users.
Recent reviews
great extension
by Vinzo, 2025-04-18
Tiene un pequeño problema, con la clave puesta en edge, se puede volver a abrir otra sesión, si se tiene varios usuarios, entras en otro usuario que no sea este que esta bloqueado, y le das iniciar sesión en el bloqueado, cierras la pantalla de poner la clave y voila, ya lo tienes abierto con todos los datos.
by Juan, 2025-04-14
Start State - Start with a new tab - only windowed mode.
Need to start browser from extended mode to full display area "with a new tab" (real correct last window settings - extended or windowed).
by R, 2025-03-02
Extension safety
Risk impact
Browser Lock | Lock Your Browser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Browser Lock | Lock Your Browser is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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