Reload on Focus

Reload a tab whenever it receives the focus.

Reload on Focus - Chrome Extension

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 91
-1
Rating: 4.60
(5)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-01-05)
Creation date: 2019-01-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 38.23K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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.
by Sergiu Burduja, 2024-07-22

Simple and work!
by Ratanachai S., 2024-06-20

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.
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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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