# CSS Reloader

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/css-reloader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/css-reloader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `css-reloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** auchenberg
- **Category:** web-development
- **Daily users:** 1,462
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2009-10-29
- **Size:** 116 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/css-reloader/)
- **Website:** [http://github.com/auchenberg/css-reloader/issues](http://github.com/auchenberg/css-reloader/issues)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #2,668 — Overall
- #298 — Web Development
- #6 — reload
- #67 — goal
- #128 — feedback

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `contextMenus`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

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.

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