Reload a tab whenever it receives the focus.
What is Reload on Focus?
Reload on Focus is a Chrome extension designed for developers who want a convenient way to automatically reload tabs whenever they receive focus. It is perfect for those who want to quickly view the results of their work in Chrome.
Extension stats
By: Stephen Blott
Rating: 4.60
(5)
Creation date: 2019-01-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 38.23K
Email: sm*****@gmail.com
Ranking
# 72651
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Extension summary
This is a very simple extension which (for pages matching a list of RegExps) reloads a tab each time it receives the focus.
It is intended for developers who work a bit, then revisit Chrome to view the fruit of their labors.
User reviews
It's working, cool.
Simple and work!
It reloads, but:
1. Could have regexps in popup, not in options.
2. Could have time threshold (not reload in short period of time).
3. Could have permissions only for active tab, I suppose.
4. It doesn't watch URL change on the tab.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Reload on Focus requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Reload on Focus has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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