Tab Refresh

Select a tab to refresh every x minutes (you can set in the preferences, the default is 3 minutes), thus preventing the timeout on the page you are connected to.

Tab Refresh - Automatic Refresh Tabs Firefox Add-on

"Tab Refresh" is a user-friendly Firefox add-on that lets users select a tab to automatically refresh at certain time intervals. With this, you don't need to worry about page timeouts during prolonged periods of inactivity. You can set the refresh time in the preferences. Additional features and improvements will be continually provided based on user feedback.
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Add-on stats

Users: 385
-5
Rating: 4.07
(14)
Version: 1.4.8 (Last updated: 2024-04-22)
Creation date: 2019-01-05
Weekly download count: 7
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • menus
  • contextMenus
Size: 187.96K
URLs: Website

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# 5,190 ▼ 34
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Note: This add-on is completely free! Please consider making a small donation (and write me a message) or write an review. Thank you!

Using this add-on you can set the time in minutes for the refresh page, it is possible to do this by adjusting in the preferences going in about:addons. This add-on will have more updates that will add new features, as requested in the reviews. Currently has the following features:

  1. Set time to refresh tab in add-on preferences
  2. Context menu

Many thanks to all who help with donations! That is very important to continue to develop this and other add-ons. <3

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Does the job well and is lightweight
  • Open source with no useless permissions
  • Keeps a page awake to avoid long login procedures
  • Works well
  • Nice simple extension
Cons
  • Refresh while typing erases work
  • Timer works only with minutes, not seconds
  • Potential unmonitored security issues warned by Firefox
  • Visibility issues on old laptops
Most mentioned
  • Good functionality
  • Refresh issues
  • Modification for time control
  • Security concerns
User reviews
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Tab Refresh requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Tab Refresh is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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