Page Refresher

A simple per-tab automatic page refresher/reloader.
What is Page Refresher?
'Page Refresher' is a unique Chrome extension designed to facilitate automatic page refreshing on a per-tab basis. It provides customizable time intervals for the reloads, a refresh info table, and the ability to block automatic reloads. It even lets bypass local cache on a per-tab basis. Warning: Frequent reloads may be limited on some sites.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.83 (12)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-02)
Creation date: 2020-08-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 87.48K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Features:

  • tab based (tab ID) reloads
  • 5 customizable intervals
  • refresh info table
  • blocks automatic reloads or meta refreshes (per tab)
  • bypass local cache (per tab)
  • context menu functionality

Required Permissions:

  • storage - used to store default settings and save user preferences
  • contextMenus - used to enable the optional context (right click) menu for this extension
  • tabs - used to get the title from each tab (to be displayed in the options page)
  • activeTab - used to execute the code to block reloads
  • scripting - required for block reloading feature

Warning: Some sites may restrict your access to them if you make too many requests (or reloads) within a short period of time.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and effective functionality
  • Minimalistic and elegant interface
  • Reliable for most users
  • Does the job without unnecessary features
  • User-friendly design
Cons
  • Occasional malfunctions
  • Requires a Chromebook restart to fix sometimes
  • Need to reinstall occasionally
Most mentioned
  • Simple and effective
  • May sometimes stop working
  • Minimalistic interface
Recent reviews
by Andreas Osswald, 2024-08-10

Finally one that is simple and just does the job, well done.
by David Campbell, 2024-02-27

Better page refresher
by Joshua Little, 2022-08-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Page Refresher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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