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.

ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh - Firefox Add-on

ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh is a handy Firefox add-on that enhances web browsing by automating periodic tab refreshes. It is equipped with multiple features including cache control, custom intervals, POST support, and much more. It intelligently prevents scheduled reloads from interrupting user activity by leveraging its 'Smart timing' feature. The add-on also supports tab restore, randomized intervals, and remembers settings per URL.
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Add-on stats

By: pylo
Users: 8,123
-53
Rating: 3.94
(161)
Version: 1.7.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-11-03
Weekly download count: 123
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • alarms
  • menus
  • tabs
  • sessions
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
  • history
  • storage
  • notifications
Size: 59.69K
URLs: Website

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# 881 ▲ 7
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Add-on summary

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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. See more

User reviews

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Pros
  • Easy to set automatic reloading of web pages
  • Custom timing options for reloading
  • Clearly indicates if auto refresh is active
Cons
  • Does not keep settings after browser restart
  • Stops working or cancels auto reload unexpectedly
  • Inconvenient for users who need reloads for multiple tabs excluding the active tab
Most mentioned
  • Issues with auto refresh not staying active
  • Problems occurring after Firefox updates
  • Need for a visual indicator for active reload settings
User reviews
by Arkturus, 2024-09-28
by Firefox user 18467492, 2024-06-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ReloadMatic: Automatic Tab Refresh has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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