Tab auto reloader

Tab auto reloader

This extension reloads the current tab at a chosen interval.

What is Tab auto reloader?
'Tab Auto Reloader' is a Chrome extension designed to automatically refresh your active browser tab at a specific duration set by the user. It is Open-source and no extra permissions required for use. It can be formatted to apply different refresh intervals for each tab in use, offering versatile and efficient browsing.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.90 (100)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-11-19)
Creation date: 2018-04-23
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 14.71K
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Summary

This Chrome extension reloads (refreshes) the current tab at a chosen interval.

  • Free and open-source.
  • No (extra) permissions required.
  • Easy-to-use.
  • The reload (refresh) interval can be different for each tab.

https://github.com/denilsonsa/crx-reload-tab/

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • No excessive permissions needed
  • Safe and secure
  • Open source
  • Works well
Cons
  • Based on tab ID instead of URL
  • Cannot save refresh settings after closing browser
Most mentioned
  • Safe auto refresh extension
  • Open source
  • No unnecessary permissions needed
  • Works great
Recent reviews
this is the best solution I have found - I am very very happy with it. It saves me a lot of time and mental energy
by Claire Claire, 2024-04-09

works great and at the time of writing this, this extension does NOT ask for excessive permissions (like every other auto-reloader out there)
by Andy Winslow Andy Winslow, 2024-02-27

This is the only auto-reloader I've found that isn't harvesting information or asking for unnecessary permissions. Written by a solo developer when he had the need himself. It's a straightforward solution when you need a tab to stay active for any reason. Wholeheartedly recommended.
by Jeff St. John Jeff St. John, 2024-01-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Tab auto reloader is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Tab auto reloader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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