CSS Reloader

Name: CSS Reloader
Rating: 4.125 (16 reviews)
Author: auchenberg

CSS Reloader is an extension that allows you to reload all the CSS of any site without you have to reload the page itself.

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Features & Capabilities

CSS Reloader is a powerful browser extension available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox that lets developers reload all CSS stylesheets on any website without needing to refresh the entire page. This feature enhances productivity, allowing for faster styling iterations and testing during web development. Users can trigger CSS reloads conveniently using the F9 keyboard shortcut or via the context menu's "Reload CSS" option.

Designed with developer efficiency in mind, CSS Reloader streamlines the testing process of CSS changes by eliminating page reload delays. The extension's open-source nature encourages community collaboration through its GitHub repository, where users can report issues or contribute improvements. CSS Reloader is an essential tool for anyone working extensively with web stylesheets looking to accelerate their workflow.

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Version:

1.2.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726057

Creation date:

2009-10-29

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Permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*
contextMenus
tabs

Content scripts matches:

Size:

115.96KB

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-15

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,531 ▼ 9

Other rankings

#290 in Web Development ▼ 2#5 in reload keyword 41 #65 in goal keyword 4 ▼ 1#121 in feedback keyword 27 #249 in usage keyword 38 ▲

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Developed by:

auchenberg

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/css-reloader/

Website:

http://github.com/auchenberg/css-reloader/issues

User Reviews

CSS Reloader is a highly valued Firefox add-on among web developers for quickly refreshing CSS without a full page reload, significantly improving development efficiency. Users appreciate its simplicity, effectiveness, and compatibility with other tools. However, concerns include its broad permission request compromising privacy, limited impact on specific frameworks like Angular 8, and lack of customizable keyboard shortcuts, which could enhance user experience.

Pros

Very useful and indispensable for web development, allowing quick CSS reloads without full page refresh.
Simple, effective functionality that works well, particularly the F9 shortcut to reload CSS.
Compatible with modern WebExtensions and works well alongside other development tools like Livereload.
Saves time by not requiring a full page reload to see CSS changes.
Allows developers to quickly iterate on CSS changes, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Cons

Some users notice no effect in certain frameworks like Angular 8 when using the extension.
The extension requests full access to all web data, including saved logins and passwords, raising privacy and security concerns.
Lack of customizable keyboard shortcuts; users would prefer integration with Firefox's Manage Extension Shortcuts API to personalize controls.

Recent reviews

by 远离*****, 2025-03-24

by 退出*****, 2025-02-10

One of the best and most useful Firefox add-ons for web development :)

by Fi*****, 2024-11-19

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Is CSS Reloader Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

CSS Reloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

CSS Reloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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