Chrome-Stats extension
ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh
ReloadMatic automates the periodic reloading / refreshing of browser tabs. It offers cache control, custom intervals, POST support and many other features. It also integrates with browser features such as tab restore, pinning, and incognito mode.
What is ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh?
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- <all_urls>
- alarms
- menus
- tabs
- sessions
- webRequest
- webNavigation
- history
- storage
- notifications
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Summary
Highlights Ready for FF 57.0. "Smart timing" feature prevents scheduled reloads from accidentially interrupting the user. Ability to set custom reload intervals. Ability to reload with caches disabled, once or repeatedly. Support refreshing POST data after form submission. Support for tab restore. Randomized intervals. Remember settings for URL. Most features optional. Configurable defaults. No restart needed after installation.
Note for ReloadEvery users In contrast to ReloadEvery, ReloadMatic will stop reloading a tab when its URL changes. If you want the old behavior back, enable the "Sticky Reload" option. You can make it turned on by default in the addon settings.
Usage To use this add-on, simply right-click anywhere in a webpage and select options under "Reload" of the context menu. Clicking on a tab header is also possible in the newest version, but requires Firefox 60 or newer. As for all the options and other details, see the F.A.Q. included in the addon's menu after installation.
What are the permissions used for? When you install this plugin, your browser will ask for the following permissions.
- Access your data for all websites - The permission will allow ReloadMatic to retrieve HTTP status codes which is used to tell if the page was loaded successfully. Used for the "Only if unsuccessful" feature. Also needed to capture POST data for resubmission.
- Access browser tabs - It allows to associate and differentiate settings per tab, for example to keep a different reload period for each of your tabs.
- Access recently closed tabs - Allows to restore reload- and other settings if you reopen an accidentially closed tab.
- Access browser activity during navigation - Used to catch navigation events, so that page reloading can be toggled on/off based on user actions.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Easy to use
- Ability to set automatic reloading with custom timing
- Indicator showing whether the add-on is active
Cons
- Doesn't keep settings after browser restarts or wakes from sleep
- Stops working after about 15 refreshes, requiring reinstallation
- Problematic on YouTube, refreshes every time a new video is selected
Most mentioned
- Issues with retaining settings or requiring restarts
- Ease of use and setup
- Lack of clear indication when the plugin is active
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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