What it does
Random Text generates a fresh challenge string every unlock attempt. You type it character by character into a focused field. Copy-paste is rejected. A typo can either highlight the position or clear the whole field depending on your settings.
Why it works
The friction is the point. A 100-character random string takes a minute or two of full attention to type correctly. By the time you finish, the impulse that pushed you to disable the block has usually passed. Most users abandon the attempt halfway through and go back to work.
How to configure
- Set Lock Type to Random Text in the block editor.
- Pick a character count. Default is 100; clamped to 20–5000.
- Mode: random words (easier to read), random characters (harder), or your own custom text.
- Optional: enable Show Typo Positions to highlight where you went wrong, or Clear On Typo for maximum punishment.
When to use it
- You've already broken out of Password locks — the friction wasn't enough.
- You want a strong deterrent without the no-escape commitment of Frozen.
- Late-night reaching-for-the-phone moments where any extra step works.
Random Text is one of the most effective locks in the lineup precisely because it costs nothing to set up and a meaningful amount of attention to defeat. Try it before reaching for Frozen.
Copy-paste is blocked at the field level. If you find yourself trying to paste, that's exactly the moment the lock is doing its job.