Haalock locks your YouTube screen, limits daily viewing, blocks Shorts, and displays the current time on video.
Users
51
+22 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
2
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#108K
#90K among extensions
Version
1.1.5
updated 4 Sep 2026
Users
monthly, 2 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:51 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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Latest, 19 Oct 2026:2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Haalock: YouTube Screen Lock & Time Badge
Haalock — Screen Control
Haalock is a Chrome extension for YouTube that helps prevent accidental clicks, block unwanted keyboard input, hide the cursor, block YouTube Shorts, and manage daily viewing time. Built for focused watching, better screen control, and healthier YouTube habits.
Features:
- Mouse Lock — Locks mouse input to prevent accidental clicks, pauses, skips, and video control changes.
- Keyboard Lock — Blocks unwanted keyboard input and YouTube playback shortcuts while locked. Note: Esc remains functional even when locked for normal fullscreen exit control.
- Hide Cursor — Hides mouse cursor for cleaner, distraction-free viewing.
- Block Shorts — Hides YouTube Shorts so you can stay focused on long-form videos.
- Daily Video Limit — Sets daily YouTube viewing limit and tracks remaining watch time.
- Current Time on Video — Shows current clock time directly on YouTube video, including fullscreen mode.
- Screen Lock — Locks YouTube screen and helps prevent accidental interruptions.
- Custom Keyboard Shortcut — Uses default Ctrl + Shift + L shortcut, or customize it in Chrome Extension Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Fullscreen Support — Works in fullscreen and windowed video modes, with optional auto-lock when entering fullscreen.
How to Use:
1. Install Haalock Chrome extension.
2. Open YouTube.
3. Click Haalock extension icon and pin.
4. Open options to set your keyboard shortcut: scroll down, find the shortcut section, and click the red button "Open Chrome Extension Shortcuts" to toggle Haalock (the default is Ctrl + Shift + L).
5. Enable features you want, such as Mouse Lock, Keyboard Lock, Hide Cursor, Block Shorts, or Daily Video Limit.
6. Use lock mode when watching YouTube without interruptions.
Optional: customize shortcut from Chrome Extension Keyboard Shortcuts.
To Unlock the Screen:
- Click Unlock in Haalock extension popup, or
- Press default shortcut Ctrl + Shift + L, or
- Use your custom shortcut if changed in Chrome Extension Keyboard Shortcuts.
Daily Video Limit:
- Set daily YouTube watch limit in minutes or hours.
- Haalock tracks your YouTube viewing time each day.
- When daily limit is reached, Haalock helps stop extra watching based on extension settings.
- Limit resets daily, helping improve focus, productivity, and screen-time control.
What to Do When Daily Video Limit is Reached:
1. Press the Esc key on your keyboard to exit YouTube fullscreen mode.
2. Open the Haalock extension popup from your browser toolbar.
3. Click stop to end the session or manage your limits.
Haalock is a smart YouTube screen lock Chrome extension with mouse lock, keyboard lock, hide cursor, block Shorts, daily video limit, current time overlay, fullscreen support, and custom shortcut control.
Changelog:
1.1.5 (2/9/2026)
-Fixed minor bugs.
1.1.4 (1/9/2026)
- Fixed Hide Cursor behavior. Cursor now hides only when Hide Cursor is enabled and screen is locked.
- Improved Keyboard Lock behavior. Keyboard input is blocked while locked; Esc remains active for exiting fullscreen.
- Improved Daily Video Limit screen with live lock, timer, and current-time badge updates.
- Added Stop button on Daily Video Limit screen. Daily limit can now be stopped from popup or limit screen.
- Fixed Daily Video Limit status and reset behavior.
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