Auto Refresh Page

Name: Auto Refresh Page
Rating: 3.9882 (85 reviews)
Author: Auto Refresh Page

Refresh web pages automatically. Auto-refresh and page monitor with specified time intervals.

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Auto Refresh Page is a versatile Chrome extension that allows users to automatically refresh any webpage or tab after a user-defined time interval. It supports fixed interval refreshing, random timing options, and scheduled refreshes at specific times (e.g., 09:00, 18:20). Users can refresh all open tabs or specific URLs, monitor pages for keywords or regular expressions, and even trigger automatic clicks on buttons or links.

The extension is user-friendly with simple controls to start and stop auto-refresh, enhanced by advanced options such as cache clearing on refresh, notification displays, and saving customized settings. It also features update counters and refresh timing details, making it ideal for users who need reliable, customizable page monitoring and auto-reloading capabilities.

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

3.2 Last updated: 2023-02-01

Version code:

5519845

Creation date:

2022-04-24

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
browsingData
notifications
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>

Size:

745.78K

Email:

au*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 379 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#10 in Alerts & Updates

#25 in Tabs

#2 in refresh keyword 69

#3 in auto refresh keyword 70

#5 in auto keyword 65

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User reviews

Users appreciate the add-on's simplicity, ease of use, and efficient resource consumption, along with features like automatic resuming and multi-site change notifications. However, many raise concerns about intrusive permissions, privacy violations including data tracking and selling, high CPU usage, unwanted auto-start behavior, and occasional instability in retaining settings. Some consider it adware or spyware and report it triggers security alerts, suggesting caution when using this extension.

Pros

Simple and easy to use.
Automatically resumes refreshing when Firefox starts, useful for specific setups (e.g., docker containers).
Efficient in resource usage when working properly.
Helps notify changes on multiple sites effectively.
Provides a way to keep pages active online without manual clicks.

Cons

Requires overly broad permissions, raising privacy concerns.
Suspected of adware or spyware behavior, including data collection and possibly selling private information.
Reports of high CPU usage when the extension is enabled.
Extension sometimes auto-starts undesirably, e.g., refreshing during message typing.
Settings may reset unexpectedly, requiring reconfiguration after refresh stops.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Refresh Page requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Auto Refresh Page has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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