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Safe Exam Browser
safe-exam-browser · v3.6.1
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Web browser environment to carry out e-assessments safely
brew install --cask safe-exam-browser 22
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Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source +0
✓ Active development +2
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Safe Exam Browser is a web browser environment designed specifically for secure e-assessments, creating a controlled environment to prevent cheating by restricting access to other apps and the internet. It benefits educators and institutions needing to conduct secure online exams.
A web browser tailored for secure online exams, restricting access to other apps and the internet.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with recent updates and some resolved issues, though it has many open issues and an unclear license.
Community: Reddit discussions are limited, focusing on deletion, alternatives, and technical issues, with no mentions on Hacker News.
Pros
- + Designed specifically for secure e-assessments.
- + Active development with recent updates.
- + Cross-platform support for macOS and iOS.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Unknown license.
- - Some unresolved issues remain.
Community Mentions
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Nov 2025 Safe Exam Browser Lockdown
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Feb 2019 Safe Exam Browser Alternative?
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