Disable Keyboard Keys

Summarize with AI

Disable Keyboard Keys Turn off selected keyboard shortcuts for certain roles to gently discourage copying or inspection on the front end.

What it does

Turn off selected keyboard shortcuts for certain roles to gently discourage copying or inspection on the front end.

Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
This function is disabled.
Disable Dev.
Disable Search Hot Keys (Ctrl+F, Ctrl+G, Ctrl+H, Ctrl+K).
Disable Ctrl+C / Cmd+C.

When to use it

Enable it if:

You specifically need: Turn off selected keyboard shortcuts for certain roles to gently discourage copying or inspection on the front end.
You want this Content feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

When not to use it

Settings

Options you can configure for this module include:

This function is disabled
Disable Dev\
Disable Search Hot Keys (Ctrl+F, Ctrl+G, Ctrl+H, Ctrl+K)
Disable Ctrl+C / Cmd+C
Disable Ctrl+V / Cmd+V
Disable Ctrl+A / Cmd+A
Disable Ctrl+U / Cmd+U
Disable Ctrl+P / Cmd+P

How to enable it

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
Open Content or search for “Disable Keyboard Keys”.
Toggle Disable Keyboard Keys on.
Open the module settings and save.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

How to test it

Confirm Disable Keyboard Keys is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Content.
Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings, then look for another plugin doing the same job.

Troubleshooting

No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
Unexpected side effect. Toggle Disable Keyboard Keys off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.

Manage with WP-CLI

Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:

# Turn the module on
wp powersuite module enable disable-keyboard-keys

# Turn the module off
wp powersuite module disable disable-keyboard-keys

# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get disable-keyboard-keys

Managing more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.

FAQ

What does Disable Keyboard Keys do?

Turn off selected keyboard shortcuts for certain roles to gently discourage copying or inspection on the front end.

Is Disable Keyboard Keys free?

Yes. Enable it under WP PowerSuite -> Modules.

Does Disable Keyboard Keys have settings?

Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

How do I turn Disable Keyboard Keys off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Disable Keyboard Keys, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/disable-keyboard-keys/admin.php, modules/disable-keyboard-keys/module.php. Boot: display · context: frontend.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): wp, wp_powersuite_content_protection_config.