J CSS Reload

Simple CSS Reload utility

J CSS Reload: Simple & Efficient Chrome CSS Refresh Utility

J CSS Reload is a high-performance Chrome extension which is designed to simplify the process of refreshing CSS files. It allows for CSS updates without the need for full page reloads, saving time for developers and designers. It includes an easily accessible refresh button as well as shortcut options, with new features such as icon blinking on activation and support for experimental '@import url(...' being added regularly. Note that several public CDN hosts are ignored during refresh to optimize performance.

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Extension stats

By: jslayer

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.56

(52)

Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2013-11-25)

Creation date: 2013-11-25

Permissions:

tabs
<all_urls>

Size: 16.18K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 16,672 ▲ 15

Other rankings

#3075 in Developer Tools ▲ 13 #26 in reload keyword 40 ▼ 2 #232 in refresh keyword 74 ▲ 12

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Simple and effective
Saves a lot of time for CSS reloading
Works well with @import rules
Convenient keyboard shortcuts are available
Usable without showing an icon in the address bar

Cons

Occasionally stops working after Chrome updates
Does not work on local HTML files
Some users experience missing icons or shortcuts
Requires user to manually set hotkeys in some cases
It can destroy Google Fonts in some cases

Most mentioned

Works great and saves time
Keyboard shortcuts are useful but need clearer instructions
Some users report it not functioning after Chrome updates
Occasional issues with visibility (icons missing)
Being able to work without a visible toolbar is a plus

User reviews

- Changing my old review -- the plugin is working again and very useful

Phillip Bryan, 2022-08-14

Works great in Chrome 84 (aug 2020). I set ALT + R for it (read the instructions on where to find it). This plugin saves a ton when you elaborate in Console's Elements Tab with classes etc. It's sooo nice to have such a convenient CSS-only-reload. My only regret (besides having boneitis) is that I didn't look for this earlier.

Swede Odén, 2020-08-20

Worked just awesome, but in the latest version of Chrome (Mac 69.0.3497.100 (Official Build) (64-bit)) the shortcut stopped working for me.

David Faber, 2018-09-28

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Extension safety

Risk impact

J CSS Reload requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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