Quick Extension Reload

Reload extensions in development from the context menu.

Quick Extension Reload - Chrome extension for developers

'Quick Extension Reload' is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed primarily for developers. It simplifies the process of updating and testing extensions. Users can rapidly refresh their extensions in development through this extension by a simple right-click on any page or by using a default shortcut key, Alt+R. It enhances productivity by reducing the time taken to go to the extensions tab, finding the right extension, and clicking 'reload'.
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Extension stats

Users: 933
61
Rating: 4.06
(16)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2013-03-10)
Creation date: 2013-03-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • management
  • contextMenus
Size: 23.25K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

When developing extensions, it can be a pain to go to your extensions tab, find the extension you're working on and click "reload" every time you make a change. This extension allows you to reload your extensions from the context menu.

Just right-click on any page to reload all your extensions in development, or use the default shortcut key, Alt+R.

The icon was based on icons from the Tango project. The small icon was created by Yusuke Kamiyamane.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Makes extension development more convenient
  • Saves a lot of time
  • Hotkey functionality (alt + R) is appreciated
Cons
  • No option to change shortcut keys
  • Reloading is seen as tedious
  • Does not support automatic reload on browser activation
Most mentioned
  • Wish there was a way to change the shortcut
  • It does the job but is tedious
  • Reload kills the background debugger window
User reviews
absolutely love it! can't imagine extension development without this tiny useful tool
by Z Z, 2024-03-13

Wish there was a way to change the shortcut, but other than that it works perfectly
by Mariusz Stępień, 2023-06-06

Bad, bad, very bad
by Zoilo Christiansen, 2021-04-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Quick Extension Reload requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Quick Extension Reload is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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