Auto Refresher

Reload pages periodically
What is Auto Refresher?
Auto Refresher is a Chrome extension that automatically refreshes web pages at set intervals. It eliminates the need for manual page refreshing and allows you to focus on other tasks while waiting for important updates. With Auto Refresher, you can easily configure the refresh interval and even pause or clear automatic refreshes. Say goodbye to frantically refreshing pages and stay up-to-date effortlessly.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-06-23 due to malware
Users: 205,141+
Rating: 4.69 (129)
Version: 3.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-06-21)
Creation date: 2020-12-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
Size: 136.19K
Price: Free

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Extension summary

Don’t refresh the page frantically while waiting for an important update. Autorefresher can refresh the page for you periodically.

How it works:

  1. Click on icon in extension toolbar / menu
  2. Optionally you can pin the icon
  3. Enter update interval in seconds
  4. Press the Start button ▶️

Also, you can

  1. Clear all automatic refreshes that you set up
  2. Pause refreshes with on/off button in the right-top corner of the popup

Also, we suppress page alerts like “Do you want to reload this site”.

User reviews

it does what its supposed to do!
by 130goude, 2021-06-22

Too bad an extension
by Sebastian R, 2021-06-18

It works with what I am looking for, I just need to see a timer at the pinned extension and everything will be perfect!
by Ivan Antonio, 2021-06-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Auto Refresher is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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