Live Reload

Monitors source files on a page. Reloads the page or just the changed stylesheet when source files are updated.

Live Reload: Auto Page Reloader Chrome Extension

"Live Reload" is a Chrome extension that lets users monitor included scripts, stylesheets or frames on a webpage based on user-defined rules. Once changes are detected, Live Reload triggers a reload, refreshing either the whole page or just the updated file. However, due to security restrictions, files served via the file system cannot be monitored. This can be resolved by serving local files over HTTP. For any issues, users can create a request on Github or reach the developer via email.

Extension stats

Users: 8,244+
Rating: 4.78
(18)
Version: 1.8.4 (Last updated: 2021-08-07)
Creation date: 2020-06-30
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
Size: 39.14K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Live Reload (v1.8.2)
2.60 (5) 3,095+
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Extension summary

Monitors included scripts, stylesheets and/or frames on a page for changes using configurable rules. Reloads the entire page or just the source file that was changed.

Not sure why your page is not reloading? — Debug your rules by navigating to chrome://extensions, find the Live Reload tile, click "background page", visit the "Console" tab and monitor "All levels".

Due to security restrictions in web extensions, files served using the file system (file://...) cannot be monitored. A quick and easy workaround is to serve local files over http. See https://github.com/blaise-io/live-reload/issues/3#issuecomment-358755120

Doesn't work? Need a feature? — Please create an issue on Github (https://github.com/blaise-io/live-reload/issue) or send a mail to [email protected].

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use and configure
  • Works as advertised
  • Helpful for developers, especially WordPress developers
Cons
  • Does not work with local files
  • User would like to inject CSS through the same extension
  • Requires correct configuration to work
Most mentioned
  • Useful for development
  • Works reliably and effectively
  • Requires setup and possibly additional extensions
User reviews
Отличное расширение! Большое спасибо! По последних версиях Chrome не корректно отображается выпадающее меню. Исправте пожалуйста

Beautifully simple and effective. As a professional developer, that is my highest praise. Thank you!
by Joshua Harris, 2023-05-26

Отлично и стабильно работает когда разберешься с настройками. Works very good and stable after you correctly configure it.
by Alex Filippov, 2023-05-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Live Reload requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Live Reload may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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