Smart Auto Reload

Refresh tabs periodically with intelligent timers.
What is Smart Auto Reload?
Smart Auto Reload is a Chrome extension that allows you to refresh tabs periodically with intelligent timers. You can set custom intervals or choose from predefined ones such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds. It also prevents annoying site reload prompts.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-05-25
Users: 508,696+
Rating: 4.53 (135)
Version: 6.8.2 (Last updated: 2020-11-16)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 155.65K
Price: Free

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Extension summary

Smart Auto Reload helps you reload tabs periodically. You can set multiple timers at once.

Features: ⭐ Custom interval in seconds + predefined intervals of 5 sec, 10 sec, etc. ⭐ Quick turn off for all tabs ⭐ Prevents “Do you want to reload this site” messages

User reviews

That I have to choose the actual URL (the tab I am on is not defaulted below) is SCHTUPID!!! You should show the CURRENT TAB URL as the TARGET; if you want ANOTHER instead, click that from below and it updates the TARGET; then you auto-refresh the TARGET. Secondly defaulting at 5/10/15/30 is DOUBLE SCHTUPID. 15/30/60/120 or 15/30/60/300 would be more realistic. I will be looking for something that just works without fuss.
by Jeffrey Holicky, 2021-05-20

Highly recommend this extension. I used it to try and secure a new LG 27GP950-B monitor that wasn't in stock yet. Thanks to this extension, I was able to secure one. I love how you can customize the tabs and timers for reloading. I know some people have mentioned the yellow on white issue, but I can see it just fine. It probably would be better with a different color scheme, but all in all a fantastic extension. It works just as intended. I would argue this is CRUCIAL for online shoppers that have to deal with competing with bots buying out inventory.
by Tessa, 2021-05-18

It would be perfect if the current page was selected by default in the Choose tab list
by Vasily Udalov, 2021-05-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart Auto Reload requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Smart Auto Reload may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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