Power BI Auto Refresh

Power BI Auto Refresh

Periodically refresh any Power BI report or dashboard

What is Power BI Auto Refresh?
'Power BI Auto Refresh' is an add-on compatible with Microsoft Edge browser designed to automatically refresh Power BI reports and dashboards. It allows users to set individual refresh intervals and has specific settings for each report. Version updates have resolved previous rendering issues and now offer compatibility with the latest Edge versions. Also, it include resolution for the refresh function that wasn't working in some scenarios.
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By: Wayne M
Users: 5,415 ▲ 58
Rating: 3.80 (10)
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-09-17)
Creation date: 2020-11-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • declarativeContent
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://*.powerbi.com/*
Size: 780.41K
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Merlin
Summary

Set an auto-refresh interval for any Power BI report. Settings are stored for each report and can be individually activated or disabled.

v1.1.0 now includes auto refresh intervals for Power BI dashboards.

v1.2.0 compatibility update for Edge version 116.0.1938.54 correcting the rendering and other functional issues.

v1.2.1 Refresh not working in certain scenarios fixed

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Highly recommended and works as expected
  • Solves a long-standing challenge for users
  • Convenient and useful for keeping reports updated
Cons
  • Does not work properly with the new version of Edge
  • Does not function correctly in full screen mode
  • Inconsistency in performance, sometimes it doesn't refresh as intended
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work in full screen mode
  • Inconsistency in refresh functionality
  • Requests for compatibility with new Edge version
Recent reviews
Perfect and works great so far, Will not function correctly if the "Full Screen" function within Power BI is used, instead, use the F11 key for Full Screen,
by Abousaleh,, 2023-03-31

exactly what I need but unfortunately it does not work when I want to open the report in full-screen mode
by Buergisser,, 2023-01-11

Nice and handy extension! Is there a chance that you can add auto refresh in full screen mode?
by Peters,, 2022-02-11
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Safety
Risk impact

Power BI 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.

Risk likelihood

Power BI Auto Refresh is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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