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.

Extension stats

By: BenKewell
Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.43 (187)
Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-02-19)
Creation date: 2019-01-28
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 48.44K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension 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 *
  1. Automatically reload your page by time interval.
  2. Activate reloader with default interval through keyboard hot-key (Ctrl+Alt+R or Ctrl+Alt+F5)
  3. Auto detect key press / mouse click by user and delay reload when necessary.
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 straightforward functionality
  • Countdown on the extension icon is convenient
  • Works well for auto-refreshing multiple tabs
  • Effective for refreshing specific links, like Google Meets
  • Compatible with multiple browsers, including Opera
Cons
  • Does not remember refresh settings after a restart
  • Countdown deactivates when leaving the tab
  • Sometimes stops working while the tab/browser is still open
  • Lacks the ability to define specific random intervals
  • The refresh setting does not carry over between pages on the same site
Most mentioned
  • Works well for auto-refresh
  • Issues with timer persistence after browser restart
  • Countdown resets when interacting with the page
  • Desire for more customizable timer settings
  • Stops functioning after some time
Recent reviews
Does what it says. Perfectly! I use it in the latest Google Chrome 126.0.6478.126 in Linux.
by Ján Sáreník, 2024-07-12

Does what it says it does.
by Francisco Peleato, 2024-06-29

by 言会咸, 2024-06-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ChromeReloadPlus requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

ChromeReloadPlus has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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