Tab Reloader (page auto refresh)

An easy-to-use tab reloader with custom reloading time for individual tabs and more!

What is Tab Reloader (page auto refresh)?

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) is a user-friendly extension for Microsoft Edge that automates the refreshing of individual tabs. Customize reload times with random variations, determine whether a tab reloads while active or inactive, and manage jobs easily with the toolbar panel. It also allows for the reloading of all tabs across browser windows, reloading local files, and executing custom JavaScript code with each reload.

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Add-on stats

By: Bermet

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Users: 49,198 ▲ 739

Rating: 4.10 (23)

Version: 0.6.3 (Last updated: 2024-04-30)

Creation date: 2022-01-08

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
tabs
alarms
webNavigation
contextMenus
idle
scripting
offscreen

Size: 609.50K

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 683 ▼ 24

Other rankings

#3 in Tab organizer

#11 in variation keyword 10

#18 in define keyword 4

#21 in auto refresh keyword 77 ▼ 3

#28 in reload keyword 46 ▼ 1

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Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) (v0.6.3)

4.16

(145) 100,000

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) (v0.6.3)

4.00

(402) 83,428

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Add-on summary

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The "Tab Reloader" extension provides a toolbar panel to perform infinite reloading jobs on individual tabs.

You can define a custom period with a random variation for each tab. Tab reloading jobs can be disabled or enabled through the toolbar panel.

Features:

Define variable (random) reloading times with a predefined range
Define whether reloading occurs when a tab is active or not
Restores reloading jobs after a restart (session manager)
Reload tabs from the context menu over tab element (see screenshot)
Optionally displays the remaining time of the next reloading on the badge area
See the list of all tabs with active reloading jobs in the browser action's popup
Set custom rules to start reloading a tab when URL or hostname matches.
Optionally move to the bottom of a tab after reloading occurs to read the new content
Reload all tabs in the current window or all browser windows
Reload local files (file://)

User reviews

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Pros

Reliable and works well across multiple browsers (Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Opera).
Various configuration options available.
Unique options like 'Do not reload if tab is active'.
No permission requests for reading data from websites.
Helps prevent logout issues on specific platforms like Tableau.

Cons

Issues with the add-on becoming unreliable after updates.
Requires reactivation after browser reboot.
Some users experienced non-functionality on specific websites.
Can cause other issues like preventing monitor sleep.
Reloads may stop working while timers continue.

Most mentioned

Reliability and functionality across different browsers.
Configuration options and features.
Problems with the latest version not working consistently.
The need for reactivation post-browser restart.
Specific site issues and bugs.

Recent reviews

The best page auto refresher for me.

by John, 2024-10-12

From Edge to Firefox, this is the best tab reloader add on! It is simple and work perfectly, Recommended!

by Firman, 2024-07-11

Works perfectly, very reliable and LOTS of configuration options. Other extensions failed to work together with the "tab suspend" feature of Edge, this one works flawlessly and keeps the tab from sleeping.

by Jan, 2023-04-04

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tab Reloader (page auto refresh) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.