Page Refresher

A simple per-tab automatic page refresher/reloader.

Page Refresher - A Powerful Tool for Per-Tab Automatic Reloading

'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.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.62
(13)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-02)
Creation date: 2020-08-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 87.48K

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Not available on Android
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 does the job well
  • Elegant and minimalistic interface
  • Powerful extension with no flashy design
  • Works effectively for refreshing pages
Cons
  • Can deactivate on some pages after some time
  • Occasionally stops working and requires a restart or reinstallation
Most mentioned
  • Works well and is simple
  • Minimalistic interface
  • Occasional functionality issues
User reviews
Works, but will deactivate in some pages after sometime.
by Amry Castro, 2024-11-19

by Andreas Osswald, 2024-08-10

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

Risk impact

Page Refresher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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