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Locksy - Tab Locker & Password Protection

by VANSHORA LABS ยท locksy.dev ยท Privacy & Security
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Lock tabs with password, fingerprint, or face. Auto-lock on startup, timer, schedule, domain locks & stealth mode. Privacy-first.

Users
1,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.3 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
23
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#24K
#20K among extensions
Version
3.6.0
updated 7 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 12 months
03,5007,000Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 12 months
01223Oct 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 23 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Locksy - Tab Locker & Password Protection

Locksy lets you lock browser tabs with a password or your fingerprint/face. Keep sensitive websites, work documents, and messages private. Everything stays 100% offline on your device โ€” no tracking, no ads, and zero telemetry. ๐ŸŽฏ WHY YOU NEED LOCKSY? โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Do you work in shared spaces? Need to step away from your computer but have sensitive information open? Worried about someone seeing your personal tabs when you share your screen? Locksy is your solution. Locksy keeps your sensitive tabs secure with strong password protection and instant biometric unlock (fingerprint / Face ID / Windows Hello). Whether it's banking information, confidential work documents, personal messages, or private research - only you can access your locked tabs. ๐Ÿ” LOCKSY vs DEVICE LOCK? โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โŒ DEVICE LOCK DOESN'T PROTECT: โ€ข Screen sharing sessions - Others can see your tabs during meetings/presentations โ€ข Quick shoulder surfing - Anyone can glance at your screen in seconds โ€ข Brief moments away - Locking/unlocking your whole device is slow and disruptive โ€ข Shared family computers - Family members with login access see everything โ€ข Remote desktop connections - Authorized users can access all content โ€ข Individual privacy needs - You need to lock ENTIRE device for just ONE sensitive tab โœ… LOCKSY GRANULAR PROTECTION: โ€ข Lock ONLY private tabs, keep working on others โ€ข Instant 1-second lock vs slow device lock โ€ข Hide sensitive tabs while screen sharing in meetings โ€ข Music, downloads, and background tasks stay running โ€ข Auto-lock after inactivity & custom schedules (PRO) โ€ข Instant fingerprint & Face ID unlock ๐Ÿ’Ž FREE TIER VS. LOCKSY PRO: โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Locksy is free for core tab locking. Locksy Pro (one-time lifetime purchase, no subscriptions) unlocks advanced controls. ๐Ÿ†“ FREE TIER: โ€ข Max 3 domain auto-locks โ€ข Max 3 webcam intruder photos โ€ข Max 5 biometric unlocks per day โ€ข Max 3 "Lock All Tabs" uses โ€ข Screen Share Shield: Manual 1-click toggle & shortcut โ€ข Preset auto-lock timers & 10m session window ๐Ÿ‘‘ LOCKSY PRO EXCLUSIVES: โ€ข Screen Share Shield โ€” Auto-detect screen shares & calls, Discreet Mode & Tab Masking โ€ข Device Manager โ€” view connected devices (up to 5) & free slots on-demand โ€ข Unlimited Domain Locks & Biometric Unlocks โ€ข Unlimited "Lock All Tabs" uses โ€ข Unlock All Tabs with 1-Click โ€ข Startup Lock โ€” auto-lock restored tabs on browser launch โ€ข Stealth Mode โ€” disguise locked tabs as connection errors โ€ข Smart Sessions & Custom Re-Auth timing (1โ€“60 min or Strict) โ€ข Custom Lock Screen Messages โ€ข Weekly Privacy Reports & Security Scores โ€ข Custom Auto-Lock Timers up to 8 hours ๐Ÿ’ก REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS WHERE LOCKSY SHINES: โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โ€ข Video calls: Share screen without showing private tabs or account names โ€ข Coffee shops: Step away for 30 seconds - lock tabs, not entire laptop โ€ข Office desk: Colleague asks to look something up - they can't see your locked tabs โ€ข Family PC: Everyone logged in - only YOUR tabs need password โ€ข Teaching/Demos: Present on one screen while keeping research tabs locked โ€ข Quick coffee breaks: 2-second protection vs full device sleep โ€ข Multiple users with access: They can use PC but not YOUR sensitive tabs โ€ข Work hours: Auto-lock all tabs during 9-5 when you're in office โ€ข Overnight protection: Schedule locking from 10 PM to 6 AM automatically โœจ KEY FEATURES โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ‘† BIOMETRIC UNLOCK โ€ข Touch-to-unlock with Fingerprint, Face ID, or Windows Hello (5/day Free, Unlimited PRO) โ€ข Zero password typing required โ€” biometric scan stays 100% on your device โ€ข Password fallback always available if biometrics are unplugged ๐ŸŒ DOMAIN & URL PATH LOCK FEATURE โ€ข Lock entire website domains or specific paths/folders (e.g. notion.so/work/*) (Free: 3, Pro: Unlimited) โ€ข Wildcard protection (*.google.com, github.com/*/settings) & customizable sub-page reach ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ PRIVACY BLUR SHIELD โ€ข Auto-Blurs sensitive data: passwords, credit cards, OTPs, emails & phone numbers โ€ข Alt-Tab Protection: automatically blurs active page when switching windows โ€ข Walk-Away Blur: hides screen when stepping away or locking computer โ€ข Custom Blur Controls (PRO): 4 blur levels (Light to Solid) & whitelists โ€ข Category Rules (PRO): auto-blur Banking, Webmail & Password Managers ๐ŸŽฅ SCREEN SHARE SHIELD (NEW IN v3.6.0) โ€ข Auto-shields sensitive tabs (banking, email, passwords) during calls & recordings (PRO) โ€ข Auto-detects screen sharing across video conference calls and meeting platforms (PRO) โ€ข Smart single-tab detection โ€” sharing one tab leaves all other tabs unshielded โ€ข Discreet Mode & Tab Masking: hides tab contents, titles, and icons from audiences โ€ข Click-to-Reveal: temporarily peek at a tab; auto-re-shields when you switch away โ€ข 2-Hour Safety Valve automatically turns off shield so you're never locked out โ€ข Manual 1-click toggle & dedicated shortcut included in Free tier โฑ๏ธ AUTO-LOCK TIMER โ€ข Auto-locks tabs after inactivity (mouse, keyboard, scroll sensing) โ€ข Presets: 5, 15, 30, 60 minutes + custom PRO timer (up to 8 hours) ๐Ÿ“… SCHEDULED LOCKING (PRO) โ€ข Auto-lock tabs during specific hours & days (Work 9-5, Night 10PM-6AM, Custom) โ€ข Tabs unlock automatically when the scheduled period ends ๐Ÿ” STARTUP LOCK (PRO) โ€ข Automatically locks all restored tabs every time browser launches โ€ข Instant protection for your entire session on startup ๐Ÿ”‘ MASTER RECOVERY KEY โ€ข 16-character emergency key (LOCKSY-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) for account recovery โ€ข 100% offline & private โ€” stored securely on your device โ€ข One-click copy & text file download (.txt) for safe backup โ€ข Easy "Forgot Password?" reset option on the unlock screen โฑ๏ธ SMART SESSIONS & RE-AUTH (PRO) โ€ข Custom stay-signed-in window (Strict, 2m, 5m, 10m default, or custom up to 60m) โ€ข Extra security check before changing important security settings โ€ข Instant fingerprint, Face ID, or Windows Hello confirmation ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ RIGHT-CLICK CONTEXT MENUS โ€ข Lock active โ€ฆ

Growth

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6 monthsโˆ’5,000โˆ’83.3%+4+0.09

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Locksy - Tab Locker & Password Protection appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
password-protected#13+2
protect#61โˆ’4
password#91+2

Version history

26 versions recorded
3.6.07 Oct 2026
3.5.522 Sep 2026
3.5.017 Sep 2026
3.4.514 Sep 2026
3.4.028 Aug 2026
3.3.014 Aug 2026
3.2.14 Aug 2026
3.2.03 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
30 Oct 2025
Size
316 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
locksy.dev
Support
locksy.dev
Extension ID
kiediieibclgkcnkkmjlhmdainpoidim

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 1
Permissions
storagetabsactiveTabnotificationswebNavigationalarmscontextMenusidle
Site access
<all_urls>https://locksy-api.vansh-sethi98760.workers.dev/*https://locksy.dev/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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