Extensions Reloader

Reload all unpacked extensions using the extension's toolbar button or by browsing to "http://reload.extensions"

What is Extensions Reloader?

"Extensions Reloader" is a powerful Chrome extension that offers a straightforward way to reload all unpacked extensions. It provides three reloading options: via toolbar button, by browsing to a specific URL, and keyboard shortcut. Ideal for automating the reload process in post-build scripts. It includes an indicator for successful reloads and is open-source on GitHub.

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By: https://www.wzmn.net

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Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.32 (130) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 1.15 (Last updated: 2021-07-26)

Creation date: 2016-02-29

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
management
storage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://reload.extensions/

Size: 15.47K

Email: ch*****@wzmn.net

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 6912 ▲ 9

Other rankings

#613 in Developer Tools ▲ 2 #26 in reload keyword 52 #186 in toolbar keyword 30 ▲ 3

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Summary

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If you've ever developed a Google Chrome™ extension, you might have wanted to automate the process of reloading your unpacked extension without the need of going through the extensions page.

"Extensions Reloader" allows you to reload all unpacked extensions using 3 ways: 1- The extension's toolbar button 2- Browsing to "http://reload.extensions" 3- Keyboard shortcut

The toolbar icon will reload unpacked extensions using a single click.

The "reload by browsing" is intended for automating the reload process using "post build" scripts - just browse to "http://reload.extensions", and chrome will open with freshly reloaded extensions.

Whenever a refresh is executed, a green "OK" badge will appear on Extensions Reloader's toolbar icon.

** This extension is open-source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/arikw/chrome-extensions-reloader

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Quick and reliable
Saves time for extension developers
Useful for extension development

Cons

Does not work when editing manifest.json file
Does not reload if 'web_accessible_resources' is changed
Content script injection may break after reloading

Most mentioned

Does not work when editing manifest.json file
Saves time for extension developers
Does what it says
Useful for extension development

Recent reviews

Vaidotas S, 2024-04-06

Quick, minimalistic and reliable. "does NOT work when you edit your `manifest.json` file"? I just tried that and it works like a charm.

Konrad Kawka, 2024-04-01

Turgut Sarıçam, 2024-03-14

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Safety

Risk impact

Extensions Reloader may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.