Extensions Reloader

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

Extensions Reloader - Simplify Your Chrome Extension Development

"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.
Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.33
(133)
Version: 1.15 (Last updated: 2021-07-26)
Creation date: 2016-02-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • management
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://reload.extensions/
Size: 15.47K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.

Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves time for extension development
  • Easy to use and reliable
  • Helps to reload extensions quickly
Cons
  • Does not reload changes made to manifest.json
  • Does not refresh the current tab after reloading
  • Issues with content script injection after reloading
Most mentioned
  • Convenient for extension development
  • Does not reload when editing manifest.json
  • Desire for a hotkey feature
User reviews
by Noah Gerard, 2024-12-26

você clica na extensão e ela recarrega as suas extensões e a página.
by cauamachado51, 2024-12-23

Perfect for my needs
by Leho Vincent, 2024-11-24
View all user reviews

Extension safety

Risk impact

Extensions Reloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Extensions Reloader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details

Promo images

Extensions Reloader small promo image
Small promo image

Similar extensions

Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Extensions Reloader: