Chrome-Stats extension
Stop Auto Reload
Prevent web pages from automatically reloading.
What is Stop Auto Reload?
Stats
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- webNavigation
- tabs
- storage
- <all_urls>
- menus
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Other platforms
Summary
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.
Read Before Installing
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.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Effectively stops pages from auto-reloading on many sites
- Simple and easy to use, with the option to specify websites
- Quick and responsive developer provides support and updates
Cons
- Does not work on certain sites such as Twitter, Pinterest, and some newspaper websites
- May cause issues with site functionality like video playback on Twitter
- Lacks a clear explanation or user guidance on how to properly set it up for first-time use
Most mentioned
- Works on many sites but not on some like Twitter, Pinterest, and various newspaper websites
- Requires tab reload or specific domain listing in settings to take effect, which isn't initially clear to users
- Developer responsiveness and updates to improve functionality
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Stop Auto Reload 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 Stop Auto Reload if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Stop Auto Reload is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.