Twitter Idle AutoRefresh

Name: Twitter Idle AutoRefresh
Rating: 4.6923 (13 reviews)
Author: Anomalyce

An add-on that automatically reveals unread tweets every set seconds on Twitter feeds, so long as the customisable conditions are met.

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Twitter Idle AutoRefresh is a Firefox add-on designed to automatically reveal unread tweets every set number of seconds on Twitter feeds, provided customizable conditions are met. This extension supports the new Twitter design (post-July 2019) and enables users to continuously consume tweets in the background while focusing on other tasks such as work. Users can configure various options through the add-on settings to tailor auto-refreshing to their preferences.

Prioritizing privacy, the add-on does not record any browsing data. It requires storage permission solely to save user settings and functions exclusively on Twitter and X URLs. For full transparency, its source code is openly available on GitHub. Ideal for Twitter users seeking an efficient way to stay updated without constant manual refreshing, this tool enhances your Twitter browsing experience seamlessly.

Productivity Social Media Utilities Privacy & Security

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Version:

1.4.1 Last updated: 2025-05-09

Version code:

5945961

Creation date:

2019-07-19

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Permissions:

storage

Size:

25.99K

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Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 4,442 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#262 in Feeds, News & Blogging

#12 in auto refresh keyword 69

#19 in refresh keyword 66 ▲ 1

#45 in second-hand keyword 7 ▲ 1

#72 in tweet keyword 17 ▼ 1

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User reviews

Users appreciate that Twitter Idle AutoRefresh continues to function well even years after its last update, effectively auto-refreshing Twitter pages and offering useful settings. However, multiple reviews note issues caused by Twitter's rebranding to x.com, which the addon does not fully support due to outdated URL whitelisting. Additionally, some functionality breaks with the new Twitter UI, especially when the tab is unfocused, indicating the need for updates to maintain compatibility.

Pros

Still works well despite being last updated several years ago.
Effectively auto-refreshes Twitter (X) pages with the new UI.
Provides options to adjust screen posture and focus conditions.
User-friendly and clean code implementation appreciated by users.

Cons

Does not work properly when Twitter auto-redirects to x.com due to outdated URL whitelist.
New Twitter layout sometimes breaks the add-on's functionality, especially when tab is unfocused.
Lack of updates to fully support Twitter's rebranding and recent UI changes.

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by karakufire, 2024-05-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Twitter Idle AutoRefresh requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Twitter Idle AutoRefresh is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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