Reload

A simple Reload button

What is Reload?

Reload is a Chrome extension that provides a simple reload button beside the address bar. Designed to save RAM, it uses an event page instead of a persistent background page to minimize any potential lag during heavy disk access. It is specifically designed for users who prefer having a reload button on their browser interface. The extension does not include a Stop function, but a suitable Stop button extension can be found separately.

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By: MK

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.32 (22)

Version: 0.4 (Last updated: 2021-01-15)

Creation date: 2016-11-19

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Size: 7.75K

Email: lo*****@gmx.com

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 23735 ▼ 143

Other rankings

#5776 in Developer Tools ▼ 9 #1 in reload keyword 52 #173 in stop keyword 12 ▼ 1 #249 in button for google keyword 50 ▲

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Summary

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A simple Reload button, for those who want one to the right of the Address Bar. (Stop function not included; see below.)

To save RAM, the extension uses an event page rather than a persistent background page. Hopefully it won't lag during heavy disk access.

For a Stop button, see: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stop/kkeehnmfddjhlojogndpeaklfhaokkbn

Changelog

0.4: Updated icons to match Chrome's new Material theme.

0.3: Removed "tabs" permission. Turns out it isn't needed to call chrome.tabs.reload.

User reviews

User reviews summary

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Pros

Solves problem for left-handed users
Overall functionality is good
Convenient

Cons

Difficult to see with dark theme
Extension stops working with multiple tabs
Some users want bigger icon

Most mentioned

Functionality with multiple tabs
Visibility of icon with different themes
Size of icon

Recent reviews

Impossible to see with a dark theme wth.

Andro Tekman, 2024-01-04

Thank you! That's what i wanted.

Cutiefox, 2023-05-26

I really like that this is on the right side which makes things easier for me....however I'm docking a star because if I have several tabs open and then go back to the tab I need the refresh button on it randomly stops working and I have to reload the extension (which means I need to have the extension tab open at ALL times) to make it easier. Would love a fix on that. I'd also like a bigger refresh button. I'd also love to be able to "move" the refresh button on my own tab for personal preference but I don't know if that's possible.