Live Server Web Extension

Makes your existing server live. This is a browser extension that helps you to live reload feature for dynamic pages
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Live Server Web Extension enables real-time live reload for dynamic web pages such as PHP, Node.js, and ASP.NET on your existing server environment. This browser extension complements the popular Live Server VSCode extension (version 3.0.0 or higher) by providing seamless live reload capabilities for your dynamic content.

Designed for developers looking to streamline their workflow, it works with any backend server, ensuring an efficient and responsive development experience. The project is fully open source, respects privacy by not collecting any user data, and provides easy setup instructions via its GitHub repository.

Visit the demo link to see the extension in action and get started with enhancing your coding productivity today.

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By:
ritwickdey
Users:
200,000
Rating:
4.03
(63)
Version:
2.0.0 Last updated: 2024-12-26
Creation date:
2018-05-18
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size:
29.09K
Email:
ri*****@outlook.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

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# 1,369 ▲ 42
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User reviews

Users generally find the Live Server Web Extension very useful for live reloading web projects including PHP, Django, and ASP Classic, praising its speed and effectiveness. However, many mention lack of official instructions, causing setup confusion. It requires proper HTML structure to work well with PHP files and has compatibility issues with frameworks like Laravel. Some report CSS update problems and limited support for flexible localhost configurations. Community-supplied setup guides help alleviate some confusion, making it a valuable but sometimes finicky tool for live web development.
Pros
  • Very useful and effective live reload functionality for web development.
  • Supports PHP files and frameworks like Django and ASP Classic well for live updates.
  • Simple method to avoid manual page refreshes, saving time and increasing productivity.
  • Fast performance and quick updates upon file changes.
  • Clear instructions from users help new users set up the extension correctly.
Cons
  • Lack of official instructions/documentation makes initial setup confusing.
  • Does not work out of the box with PHP files without proper HTML structure.
  • Issues with working on some PHP frameworks like Laravel, causing infinite loops or navigation problems.
  • Some users experience problems with CSS updates not reflecting properly.
  • Extension lacks flexibility to handle different localhost addresses and ports easily.
Recent reviews
Terrible, always changes ports randomly and docs are not helpful. What a mess!
by Ma*****, 2025-06-12
Very useful.
by Ab*****, 2024-08-29
Very Good And Useful
by Ib*****, 2024-08-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Live Server Web Extension requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Live Server Web Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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