Reviews: Lock Tab

Matthias Mödinger Oct 19, 2025

after reload the lock is gone, not useful

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gabrielmaldi Developer Oct 19, 2025

Hi, Matthias. You can right click on the extension icon and then on Options where you'll be able to configure auto-locking for the websites you want.

Andrei Preda Oct 4, 2025

what i needed, thanks

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Ed Jung Oct 1, 2025

This extension works exactly as described. A few notes: - As the developer states, you MUST interact with the page after enabling the lock. Scrolling is NOT enough. You must click on something: a link, type in something into a search box (and then erase it if you want), etc. - After installing the plugin, some existing tabs will not lock unless you RELOAD them - this is probably because they keep background websockets open preventing the extension from doing its thing.

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contractor 19100b Sep 26, 2025

It must suck getting reviews from people who give your product exactly 5 seconds to figure out before giving it 1 star, it works exactly as I expected it to. Thanks!

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AlyShazli Sep 13, 2025

it doesn't lock any tab bro!!!!

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gabrielmaldi Developer Sep 13, 2025

Hi, AlyShazli. Could it be that you're closing the tab before interacting with the page? After locking, some interaction with the page is required for it to work. So you need to, for example, click anywhere on the page after locking to actually prevent the tab from being closed. This is how Chromium (Brave) works. Please try this and if it still does not work for you I'd be happy to assist if you file an issue in https://github.com/gabrielmaldi/chrome-lock-tab/issues. Thanks!

Radek Jüthner Aug 30, 2025

I guess I misunderstood the functionality of the add-on. I thought it would prevent the tab from being closed. Unfortunately, I was able to close the locked tab without any problems.

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gabrielmaldi Developer Aug 30, 2025

Hi, Radek. Could it be that you're closing the tab before interacting with the page? After locking, some interaction with the page is required for it to work. So you need to, for example, click anywhere on the page after locking to actually prevent the tab from being closed. This is how Chrome works. Please try this and if it still does not work for you I'd be happy to assist if you file an issue in https://github.com/gabrielmaldi/chrome-lock-tab/issues. Thanks!

amneris niomotrecrutrod Aug 21, 2025

In brave dont work, I dont have chrome, but in brave dont work, I close the tab and the tab closes easily

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gabrielmaldi Developer Aug 21, 2025

Hi, amneris. Could it be that you're closing the tab before interacting with the page? After locking, some interaction with the page is required for it to work. So you need to, for example, click anywhere on the page after locking to actually prevent the tab from being closed. This is how Chromium (Brave) works. Please try this and if it still does not work for you I'd be happy to assist if you file an issue in https://github.com/gabrielmaldi/chrome-lock-tab/issues. Thanks!

Usama Jazri Jul 24, 2025

Perfect. Really needed this. Too bad chrome doesn't have this built-in... And with the limitations, this is great for my need. Will save me lots of mistaken tab closes... Thanks Mr. dev, Gabriel Maldi.

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gabrielmaldi Developer Jul 24, 2025

Thanks! Glad you find it useful.

صالح السليم Jul 16, 2025

This extension saved me from countless accidental tab closures. I use it daily for important dashboards and booking systems. Simple, lightweight, and works exactly as promised. Highly recommended for anyone who values peace of mind while browsing!

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Martin Rios Jul 7, 2025

Super handy — I recommend it for clumsy folks like me who always hit Command + W by mistake

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