# LiveReload - Web extension

> Web extension based version of LiveReload. Supports Firefox 57 (Firefox Quantum)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/livereload-web-extension](https://chrome-stats.com/d/livereload-web-extension)

## Overview

- **ID:** `livereload-web-extension`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Todd Wolfson
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 1,799
- **Weekly downloads:** 17
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (33 ratings)
- **Version:** 20.3.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-11-16
- **Size:** 64 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/livereload-web-extension/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/twolfson/livereload-extensions](https://github.com/twolfson/livereload-extensions)

## Description

LiveReload - Web Extension is a developer tool designed to streamline the web development process by automatically refreshing your browser whenever you save changes to your files. This version supports Firefox 57 (Firefox Quantum), making it easy to integrate LiveReload functionality within your browser without additional software installations.

With seamless support on modern Firefox versions, the extension allows developers to see changes instantly, significantly speeding up the feedback loop during website or web app development. It leverages the LiveReload protocol to detect file changes and refresh pages accordingly, enhancing productivity and reducing manual reloads.

Relevant discussions and updates for the extension can be found on its GitHub issues page, ensuring active maintenance and community support.

## Rankings

- #2,314 — Overall
- #250 — Web Development
- #369 — Other extensions
- #9 — deliver
- #33 — reload
- #37 — version

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise LiveReload for its ease of use and integration with Sublime Text, saving time by automating page refreshes during web development. It works well on desktop Firefox versions including Quantum 57. However, multiple users report issues with HTTPS support, compatibility with the latest Firefox versions, and lack of functionality on Firefox for Android, limiting its use across all platforms.

### Pros

- Easy to use and saves time during web development by automating page reloads
- Works well with LiveReload plugin for Sublime Text on Linux and Windows
- Compatible with Firefox Quantum 57 version and newer
- Highly appreciated by users for enhancing web development workflow

### Cons

- Does not support HTTPS connections
- Does not work on the latest versions of Firefox for some users
- Incompatible with Firefox on Android devices, requiring manual server runs

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/livereload-web-extension)