Stop Auto Reload

Prevent web pages from automatically reloading.
What is Stop Auto Reload?
"Stop Auto Reload" is a Firefox extension designed to inhibit unwanted webpage reloads. Certain webpages frequently refresh, causing content to disappear. This tool monitors for specific keyboard shortcuts that command a page refresh and only permits reloads when these are used. It works by injecting code into the pages of blacklisted URLs. NOTE: It only stops full page reloads, not refreshes of individual elements within a page. The blacklist can be managed from a tab's menu, the toolbar icon, or extension options.
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By: kgersen
Users: 881 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.54 (39)
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2023-11-01)
Creation date: 2020-02-19
Weekly download count: 15
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • menus
Size: 37.38K

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# 3292 ▲ 8
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Add-on summary

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Stop Auto Reload is an extension that blocks unwanted reload attempts on designated pages. There are sites that can reload frequently, causing articles or links that a user was planning on viewing later to disappear. Unwanted reloads can also be a concern on a metered or slow internet connection.

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Once a tab has completed loading, this extension will check to see if the tab's URL matches a blacklisted URL. If there is a match, code will be injected into the tab's page to monitor the following keyboard shortcuts for reloading tabs: Ctrl+R, Ctrl+Shift+R, F5, and Ctrl+F5. Unless one of these shortcuts is pressed, this extension will block external attempts at reloading the tab.

This extension only stops reloads of the URL showing in a tab's address bar. It does not stop elements within a page from refreshing.

Any changes to blacklisted sites are only applied after a tab has been reloaded.

If a page with injected code is active, the reload shortcuts will only work in the context of the page. They will not work when focus is on the address bar, bookmark sidebar, etc.

URLs can be blacklisted through a tab's menu, right clicking the toolbar icon, or by selecting 'Options' for this extension.

A button badge with the letter 'S' will appear over the toolbar icon if the active tab is being stopped from auto reloading.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Effectively stops auto-reloading on many websites.
  • User-friendly with simple blacklist functionality.
  • Helps manage tab performance, especially with multiple tabs open.
Cons
  • Does not work on certain websites like Twitter, Pinterest, and specific news sites.
  • In some cases, it disrupts page navigation by scrolling to the top.
  • Can disable manual refreshing of blacklisted sites.
Most mentioned
  • Website-specific effectiveness.
  • Installation requires additional steps for initial functioning.
  • User support from the developer is available.
Recent reviews
Works as desired. Press the right mouse button on the website and add the hostname to blacklist, then reload and you should see a red "S" symbol.
by stepanx27, 2024-09-30
by Wyldfire, 2024-07-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Stop Auto Reload requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Stop Auto Reload has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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