Advanced Extension Reloader

Reload an unpacked extension with one click, a hotkey, or automatically (extension for developers).
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Advanced Extension Reloader - Chrome Extension Tool

"Advanced Extension Reloader" is a powerful browser extension designed for developers, enabling quick reloading of unpacked extensions with a click, hotkey, or automatically upon file changes. The extension supports audio notifications, automatic tab management, and can target specific extensions by ID. It's enhanced with supplementary npm packages for streamlined development, making it an essential tool for efficient browser extension development.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 725
28
Rating: 5.00
(7)
Version: 2.2.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-01)
Creation date: 2021-08-26
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • management
  • offscreen
  • contextMenus
Size: 1.04M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 35,028 ▲ 531
Other rankings
#3571 in Developer Tools ▲ 39 #43 in reload keyword 40 ▲ 15 #236 in documentation keyword 39 ▲ 13 #262 in development keyword 2 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Advanced Extension Reloader (v2.2.1)
335 5.00 (1)

User reviews

Very simple to use yet very effective and powerful. The best extension reloader out there.
by Yuval Meshorer, 2025-01-29
Thanks, it's helpful
by Ruslan, 2024-12-23
Very well done! I set it up for my webpack, and it worked instantly. It's amazing.
by Martino Playa, 2024-04-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Advanced Extension Reloader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Advanced Extension Reloader. Use it at your own risk.

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