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Best alternatives to Tab Locker (2026)

10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to Tab Locker, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.

Tab Locker: reviews, users and permissionsBest Workflow & Planning extensions

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≈3K users3.0★ from 6 ratings2 permissions

Tab Locker alternatives, compared

  1. 1

    Browser Locker

    Secure your browser with a password lock. Prevents unauthorized access to your tabs and browsing session.

    968 users5.0★ from 7 ratingsUpdated 10 months ago7 permissions
    • About 3.1× fewer users than Tab Locker
    • Asks for more permissions (7 vs 2)
    • Listed under Privacy & Security
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  2. 2

    Tab Locker

    Lock and unlock Chrome tabs with keyboard shortcuts.

    399 users3.7★ from 3 ratings4 permissions
    • About 7.5× fewer users than Tab Locker
    • Asks for more permissions (4 vs 2)
    • Listed under Functionality & UI
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  3. 3

    Browser Lock

    Browser Lock instantly locks your Chrome browser with a PIN to keep your tabs and data private.

    955 users4.3★ from 11 ratingsUpdated 9 months ago6 permissions
    • About 3.1× fewer users than Tab Locker
    • Asks for more permissions (6 vs 2)
    • Listed under Privacy & Security
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  4. 4

    Tab Saver

    Save your tabs to use them later

    ≈2K users4.0★ from 9 ratings4 permissions
    • About 1.5× fewer users than Tab Locker
    • Asks for more permissions (4 vs 2)
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  5. 5

    eDoctrina Locker

    This extension will lock students from opening new tabs or browser windows when taking an eDoctrina online assessment.

    ≈100K users2.1★ from 7 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years2 permissions
    • About 33× more users than Tab Locker
    eDoctrina Locker alternativesCompare side by side
  6. 6

    Save for later

    Save tabs in window to be used later

    ≈4K users4.7★ from 34 ratingsUpdated 23 months ago2 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Tab Locker
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  7. 7

    Save Chrome Tabs For Later

    Set aside your currently open tabs to quickly reopen them later.

    ≈10K users3.9★ from 58 ratingsNot updated for 3+ years2 permissions
    • About 3.3× more users than Tab Locker
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  8. 8

    Pause Blocker

    Prevents auto-pause when switching tabs

    907 users4.6★ from 7 ratingsUpdated 22 months ago2 permissions
    • About 3.3× fewer users than Tab Locker
    • Listed under Tools
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  9. 9

    String Blocker

    Automatically closes tabs with specific strings not considered URL

    ≈2K usersNot rated yetUpdated 19 months ago1 permissions
    • About 1.5× fewer users than Tab Locker
    • Asks for fewer permissions (1 vs 2)
    • Listed under Education
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  10. 10

    Chrome Locker

    Restrict unauthorized access to your web accounts

    ≈4K users3.9★ from 17 ratingsNot updated for 4+ years3 permissions
    • A similar number of users to Tab Locker
    • Asks for more permissions (3 vs 2)
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Tab Locker alternatives: questions

What is the best alternative to Tab Locker?

By users, the most popular alternative is eDoctrina Locker with ≈100K users and a 2.1-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Browser Locker.

Which Tab Locker alternative has the best rating?

Save Chrome Tabs For Later has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 3.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings.

Is there a Tab Locker alternative that asks for fewer permissions?

String Blocker asks for 1 permissions, against 2 for Tab Locker.

How many alternatives to Tab Locker are there?

We list 10 close alternatives to Tab Locker on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.

Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.