Cachebuster

Front-end devs: stop fiddling with the address bar every time you need fresh-baked server goodness.
What is Cachebuster?
Cachebuster is a Chrome extension that allows front-end developers to easily append cache-busting querystrings to URLs. It adds a 'cachebuster' querystring key to the current tab's URL, using the POSIX time as a value, providing fresh server content without the need to manually modify the address bar.

Extension stats

Users: 355 ▲ 5
Rating: 5.00 (5)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-13)
Creation date: 2018-04-22
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 10.87K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Automagically append a query string to the address bar, forcing a hard refresh from the web server. Click the extension icon or use the default shortcut ⌥R.

Invoke the cache busting as often as you need—the updated URL replaces the old and keeps the browser history unpolluted. Existing query params and anchors are preserved, too.

Only does what is says on the tin. No analytics. No special permissions. No tricks.

Version Log

---2.0.0--- • Refactored codebase to reflect Google’s Manifest V3.

---1.0.3--- • Optimized the PNG set, knocking a few Kb out of the package.

---1.0.2--- • Snappy new marketing copy! I’m going to make millions!

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User reviews

Works as expected 💯
by Andrei Rosu, 2024-06-17

This extension is exceptional for its utility and simplicity. I only wish you'd create one for Firefox too!
by Mark Johnson, 2020-01-31

Light footprint. Does what you need it to do.
by Ahn Ming Loke, 2018-08-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Cachebuster does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Cachebuster has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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