Open Tab Reloader (OTR) Firefox

Open Tab Reloader (OTR)

Open Tab Reloader (OTR) is an open-source add-on project designed for running on the Firefox web browser, allowing users to reload tabs with specific time-intervals automatically. GitHub URL: https://github.com/kokhong1995/open-tab-reloader

Features & Capabilities

The intention of this open-source add-on project is to provide a simple solution for users to reload tabs with time-intervals automatically. Besides, due to the facts that the source code of OTR is available in public and OTR uses minimum permissions for achieving goals, users are safe to use this add-on on the Firefox web browser.

Features:

  • Reload tabs with custom time-intervals (by providing days, hours, minutes, and seconds).
  • Reload tabs by bypassing cache (optional).
  • Only minimum permissions are required (storage: for storing user's preferences, tabs: for managing tabs).

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
Kok Hong
Daily users:
6 1
Rating:
5.00
(1)
Version:
1.3.2 Last updated: 2021-04-12
Version code:
5214424
Creation date:
2021-03-13
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Size:
13.06KB
Email:
ko*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-20
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Kok Hong
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-tab-reloader/
Email:
ko*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://github.com/kokhong1995/open-tab-reloader

Is Open Tab Reloader (OTR) Safe?

Risk impact
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Open Tab Reloader (OTR) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Open Tab Reloader (OTR) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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