Browser Wake Lock

Keep your screen on straight from the browser. Press Start and your display stays awake while the tab is visible — no extension, no install.

Ready. Choose a duration and press Start.

A browser wake lock is a way for a web page to ask the operating system to keep the display awake. Modern browsers expose this through the Screen Wake Lock API, and this page uses it directly.

Because it runs in the browser, there is nothing to install: open the page, choose how long you need, and start. The lock is released automatically when you stop or close the tab.

Why use a browser wake lock

No install

Works in the browser with no extension or app.

Cross-platform

Same tool on Windows, Mac, Android, and ChromeOS.

Timed or open-ended

Keep it on until you stop, or set a timer.

Standards-based

Built on the official Screen Wake Lock API.

Frequently asked questions

Which browsers support a wake lock?

Chrome, Edge, Opera, and most Chromium browsers support it; Safari support has improved on recent versions.

Does the wake lock work in the background?

No. The page must stay visible. When the tab is hidden the browser releases the lock.

Is it the same as keeping the system awake?

It targets the display through the browser; full system sleep still depends on OS settings.