Tab Reloader (page auto refresh)

An easy-to-use tab reloader with custom reloading time for individual tabs and more!

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Tab Reloader - Automated Refresh Tool for Chrome

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) is a Chrome extension designed for easy management and automation of tab reloading. This extension allows user-defined refreshing intervals, including random variations. It also includes features such as tab-specific settings, optional active-tab-only reloading, session management, custom rules based on URL matching, and many more functionalities that enhance the user's browsing experience.

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Extension stats

By: tlintspr

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.16

(149)

Version: 0.6.4 (Last updated: 2024-12-10)

Creation date: 2020-06-01

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
tabs
alarms
webNavigation
contextMenus
idle
scripting
offscreen
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Size: 621.57K

Email: tl*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,107 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#238 in Functionality & UI ▲ 1

#7 in reload keyword 42 ▲ 2

#12 in refresh keyword 30 ▲ 8

#18 in auto refresh keyword 30 ▲ 4

#24 in browser tab keyword 42 ▲ 5

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) (v0.6.4)

83,230+ 4.02

(429)

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) (v0.6.4)

49,636+ 4.00

(24)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Easy to use and set up
Provides custom delay options for refreshing
Helps maintain logins on sites that auto logout
Offers useful features like conditional actions and sound notifications
Works well with minimal permissions required

Cons

Inconsistent page refreshing timing
Malfunctioning 'do not reload if tab is active' feature
Issues with specific sites like YouTube not loading content when inactive
Some users report it working well initially but then failing
Last update seems to have introduced new problems

Most mentioned

Random reloading issues
Need for a feature to allow refresh only when inactive
Consistent performance across different websites
Incompatibility with certain features like caching
Overall user satisfaction despite some bugs

User reviews

In Firefox, it works fine, but in Chrome, it just reloads randomly. I set it to 10, 15, or 30 sec, and when the countdown is over, the countdown starts over again but it does not refresh the tab at all. I would say, it refreshes every 3 or 4 countdown timers. I tried different values, random factor... to no avail. Apart from the very 1st countdown, it only refreshes when it feels like refreshing. Unuseful..

Ge Ar, 2025-01-03

Does what it says on the tin. Works great and is easy to use, thank you! I'm tired of getting logged out of websites where I need to stay logged in but am busy during the day doing other things. It does help if the sites options are set so cookies and site data to "allow to save data", so that plus this auto refesher should finaly let me stay logged in.

Jessica S. (darkocean), 2024-12-26

Love it!

Tarun K, 2024-10-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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