Auto Refresh

Reload any tab on a timer. No accounts, no upsells, no adware.

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Pin Auto Refresh for one-click access

New extensions are hidden by default. Pin Auto Refresh to your toolbar so you can reach it without digging through menus.

Extensions

Auto Refresh

1Click the extensions(puzzle piece) icon in your browser's toolbar.
2Find Auto Refresh in the dropdown and click the pin icon next to it.
3Done. The Auto Refresh icon now lives in your toolbar — one click away.

On Firefox? Pinning works a bit differently. Right-click the toolbar, choose Customize Toolbar, then drag the Auto Refreshicon wherever you want it. Close the customize window and you're done.

Have more questions? See the FAQ.

What Auto Refresh Does

Built with precision to solve real problems without adding complexity.

Per-Tab Timer

Each tab refreshes on its own schedule. Set five tabs to five different intervals and they each tick on their own.

Presets and Custom

Five quick presets from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, plus a custom seconds box up to 6 hours.

Live Badge

The toolbar badge shows the active interval on every refreshing tab so you know at a glance it's still running.

Memory-Saver Proof

When the browser puts a tab to sleep and you come back, refresh re-arms on its own.

No Accounts, No Upsells

Free forever. Single source file you can read. Zero outbound network calls.

Auto Cleanup

Close the tab and its alarm goes with it. Nothing left behind.

Perfect For

Auto Refresh is designed for anyone who wants a better browsing experience. Here are just a few ways people use it.

Watching for tickets to drop on a sale page

Tracking a delivery ETA without spamming F5

Long build dashboards and CI status pages

Sneaker restocks and limited drops

Live scores and stock tickers

How It Works

Install the Extension

Add Auto Refresh to your browser from the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or Safari Extensions Gallery. The installation takes seconds and requires no technical knowledge.

Configure Your Settings

Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar to access the settings. Adjust the options to match your preferences. Most users find the defaults work perfectly.

Enjoy the Benefits

That is it. The extension runs quietly in the background, doing exactly what you installed it for. No complicated workflows, no learning curve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Auto Refresh. Have a question that is not answered here? Contact us and we will help.

Yes. Every feature is free, forever. No premium tier, no ads.

No. The whole extension is a single service worker plus a small popup. Reloads happen on a Chrome alarm timer with no extra background work.

That's Chrome's minimum alarm interval. Anything shorter would not be reliable.

Yes. When a sleeping tab becomes active again, the timer is re-armed automatically.

No. There are zero outbound network calls. You can grep the source to confirm.

Coming in v1.1. For now, refresh runs on the interval you pick until you stop it or close the tab.

Extension Size

~33 KB

Lightweight and fast. No bloat, no unnecessary files.

Permissions

alarmsstorageactiveTabtabsscripting

Minimal permissions required for functionality. No broad host access.

Works With Your Browser

Auto Refresh is built using the WebExtensions API, which means it works seamlessly across all major browsers. Use it on Chrome at work, Firefox at home, or Safari on your Mac. The experience is identical.

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