# Reload Skip Cache Button

> Reload page without using content stored in the browser cache to make sure you get any updates.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/reload-skip-cache-button](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reload-skip-cache-button)

## Overview

- **ID:** `reload-skip-cache-button`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Button Guy
- **Category:** web-development
- **Daily users:** 992
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2015-06-28
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reload-skip-cache-button/)
- **Website:** [https://codefisher.org/forum/](https://codefisher.org/forum/)

## Description

Reload Skip Cache Button is a handy Chrome extension that allows users to reload the current page without accessing stored browser cache. Acting like the shortcut combinations Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R, it ensures you always get the latest updates on any webpage.

This extension is part of a comprehensive set of tab-related tools including Reload All Tabs Button, Stop All Button, and Undo Close Tab Button, among others. Developed using the MozButton SDK under the Toolbar Buttons project, it invites user feedback and contributions via GitHub and community forums to continuously improve functionality.

## Rankings

- #3,339 — Overall
- #373 — Web Development
- #10 — reload
- #15 — cache
- #31 — skip ads
- #109 — tons

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally praise the Reload Skip Cache Button for reliably replacing the default refresh button and working flawlessly on both desktop and Android devices. It's appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness in reloading pages without using the cache. The main drawback noted by multiple users is the absence of a feature to reload all tabs in the active window. A few users also feel that it doesn't entirely meet all expectations, but overall it performs its core function well and is favored by many.

### Pros

- Replaces the Firefox refresh button effectively on multiple computers.
- Works perfectly and as described without problems.
- Functions well on Android where keyboard shortcuts are unavailable.
- Highly appreciated by users for its reliability and simplicity.
- Performs the intended function of reloading without using cache successfully.

### Cons

- Lack of option to reload all tabs in the active window.
- Some users feel it does not fully meet expectations or does exactly what it says.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reload-skip-cache-button)