Lock My Tabs

Lock a tab with a password and inactivity timer, scoped per-site.

As of June 2026, Lock My Tabs has 15 users in the Workflow & Planning category.

Workflow & Planning

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

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Version

1.5.1

Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	15	—	—	1.5.1
May 3, 2026	17	—	—	1.5.1
May 17, 2026	18	—	—	1.5.1
May 26, 2026	16	—	—	1.5.1
Jun 4, 2026	17	—	—	1.5.1
Now	15	—	—	1.5.1

Permissions & access

Permissions: storagebrowsingData
Host access: <all_urls>

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About

🔒 Lock My Tabs
Protect any Chrome tab with a password and inactivity timer.

⚠️ Disclaimer
This extension is designed for minor-security tab locks, such as for shared computers within a family or school environment.
It is not intended to protect against hackers, advanced users, or professional intrusions.
Please do not rely on this extension for securing sensitive or confidential information.

Need to step away from your computer?
Want to keep certain tabs private from family members or friends?
Lock My Tabs gives you an easy way to secure a tab with a password and optional auto-lock timer.

🆕 New in v1.5.1

Added a visual countdown overlay showing the time remaining before auto-lock

Now available as open source: github.com/huyckkid14/lock-my-tabs-extension

✨ Features

Set a password to lock your current tab

Auto-lock after a period of inactivity

Blocks DevTools, right-click, and common shortcuts while locked

Forgot your password? Option to clear data and reset

Beautiful, simple UI with keyboard hotkeys:

Ctrl+Alt+L to add lock

Ctrl+Alt+U to remove lock

Works per-site — lock settings are scoped to the origin