ChromeReloadPlus

Automatically reload a page. Configure interval between page refreshes and see a count-down until the next refresh.

What is ChromeReloadPlus?

ChromeReloadPlus is a Chrome extension that automates page reloads at user-specified intervals. It offers features such as keyboard activation, user activity detection, and delay reload. The tool is set to be deprecated by January 2023 due to changes in Google's extension requirements. It has undergone numerous updates and improvements to enhance user experience and privacy, as seen in its release notes.

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Users: 40,994 ▲ 184

Rating: 4.42 (182)

Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-02-19)

Creation date: 2019-01-28

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

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Size: 48.44K

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 4425 ▲ 28

Other rankings

#9402 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 34

#27 in reload keyword 85

#176 in google keep keyword 52 ▼ 3

#176 in logo keyword 22 ▼ 3

#219 in press keyword 40 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

Summary

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** WARNING!! THIS EXTENSION IS DEPRECATED. **

Due to Google migrating Chrome Extensions to Manifest V3, the timing mechanism of this extension will no longer work by January 2023.

This extension is currently in deprecated state. Existing users are suggested to look for alternatives by January 2023.

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Features *

Automatically reload your page by time interval.
Activate reloader with default interval through keyboard hot-key (Ctrl+Alt+R or Ctrl+Alt+F5)
Auto detect key press / mouse click by user and delay reload when necessary.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy and convenient to use
Light on system resources
Extendable manual reload resets reload time
Hotkeys are useful
Can customize timer

Cons

Does not maintain timer status on a restart
Does not remember refresh settings from previous visits
Usability issues reported
Does not provide specific time intervals like 10 or 20 minutes
Issues with countdown deactivation on a tab switch

Most mentioned

Needs the ability to alter random refresh intervals
Tab or program sometimes stops unexpectedly
Extension could improve by appending a feature to reload page on errors
Working with the tab can interfere with the refresh cycle

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Safety

Risk impact

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