Name: LockDown Browser
Rating: 3.4 (12 reviews)

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Updated 13th October 2025

What is LockDown Browser?

LockDown Browser is a custom browser software designed to secure online assessments in educational environments. The software restricts students' computer activities during an exam by preventing access to other applications, screen capture, copy-paste functions, and navigation away from the testing page. LockDown Browser helps maintain exam integrity by disabling the ability to print, take screenshots, or visit other websites while a test is in progress. It integrates with learning management systems to provide compatibility with online testing platforms and is used to address issues related to cheating and unauthorized resource usage during online examinations.

Overall experience with LockDown Browser

IT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education

FAVORABLE

“Lockdown browser keeps your exams secure. ”

5.0

Feb 29, 2024

This is a great product that can help ensure secure exam offerings.

TRAINING PLACEMENT OFFICER

Gov't/PS/ED 5,000 - 50,000 Employees, Education

CRITICAL

“How LockDown Browser Balances Security with Tech Hiccups”

3.0

Feb 4, 2025

LockDown Browser has an important security feature but the electronic issues affected how much value it provides. The technical problems during testing produced more negative effects than the security advantages brought by the application.

About Company

Company Description

Respondus, with its 20-year long service, focuses on transforming the way assessments are conducted for students. Its initial offering, the Respondus exam authoring tool, was the first application that served as a link between print and online tests. This was followed by the introduction of StudyMate, a feature that allows interactive self-assessments and bolt-on games for students to help acquire knowledge of course materials. Lately, they have introduced technology such as LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor, providing institutions with versatility in the provision of online tests while maintaining the examination process's integrity. Respondus helps to facilitate online exams on a massive scale, being utilized in over 2000 institutions across 50 countries. It offers solutions for remote proctoring and ensuring examination integrity.

Company Details

Company type

Private

Year Founded

2000

Head office location

Redmond, United States

Number of employees

51 - 200

Website

http://www.respondus.com

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LockDown Browser Likes & Dislikes

It is easily installed and updated on lab computers.

The concept of establishing an examination space for online tests brought me peace of mind. The system prevented users from accessing internet sources during tests which helped protect student work from being compromised.

It is light and quick to install and allows to isolate the user from other software, ideal for conducting remotes exams or interviews. It is really easy and quick to install (less than 100mb)

The standard version requires admin privs if you don't have a lab version.

Multiple times during my exam the browser froze which forced me into stress and harmed my focus. I waited helplessly for the built-in chat support system to reply during the dangerous test interruptions.

Nothing in particular. It does what it promises to do.

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Gov't/PS/Ed

Education

Review Source

How LockDown Browser Balances Security with Tech Hiccups

PROFESSOR IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Exploring the Efficiency of LockDown Browser for Online Assessments

Jan 16, 2025

LockDown Browser gives me a secure place to conduct online exams. This anxiety that stems from the possibility of false positives is unnecessary stress for the students and the instructors.

ASSOCIATE DEAN

LockDown Browser's Fight Against Cheating: Effective or Overbearing?

Dec 30, 2024

LockDown Browser for the online exams is a good idea but the problem with false positives is a major concern. However, the remote proctoring tool is useful, there is a need for a better method of identifying cheating as opposed to merely technical issues.

EDUCATOR

Using LockDown Browser: A Game Changer for Online Assessments

Nov 25, 2024

I was introduced to the LockDown Browser shortly after Covid. We had moved most of our modules online for the first time and the students were attending online classes from home. They were also taking online assessments. We soon realised that students were searching for answers online while they were taking quizzes and tests. When the exam time came we needed to maintain the integrity of the exam. LockDown Browser came in as the only solution to our problem.