Merlin
Twitter Idle AutoRefresh

Twitter Idle AutoRefresh

An add-on that automatically reveals unread tweets every set seconds on Twitter feeds, so long as the customisable conditions are met.

What is Twitter Idle AutoRefresh?
'Twitter Idle AutoRefresh' is a Mozilla Firefox add-on designed for users to seamlessly keep up with their Twitter feed. It reveals unread tweets automatically at user-set intervals and under customizable conditions. Ideal for individuals looking to simultaneously work and stay updated on Twitter. Please note the add-on only functions with the new Twitter design as of July 2019 and requires a page refresh after any design changes.
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By: Anomalyce
Users: 685 ▼ -4
Rating: 4.64 (11)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2021-04-05)
Creation date: 2019-07-19
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 24.67K
URLs: Website
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A Mozilla Firefox add-on that automatically reveals unread tweets every set seconds on Twitter feeds, so long as the customisable conditions are met. The primary goal of this add-on is to allow you to continiously read Twitter whilst doing other things on the side (e.g. work).

You may find a handful of options (including but not limited to the customisable conditions for the auto-refreshing procedure) through the Mozilla Firefox add-on's page (about:addons).

PS. The add-on will only work with the new Twitter design, as per July 2019. PSS. Should you change the Twitter design in their Display settings, it is recommended that you refresh the page to re-initialise the add-on.

Please read!

As a privacy proponent myself, I would like to briefly state that this add-on will NEVER record any data whatsoever (e.g. browsing habits). It does however require the storage permission in order to save & read its user settings. It will also only activate on URLs matching ://twitter.com/.

The add-on is freely available on GitHub for full transparency.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Still works despite no updates in years
  • Much needed feature
  • Options to adjust screen posture and focus conditions
  • Well-written code
Cons
  • Needs to be renamed after Twitter's rebranding
  • Doesn't work with new version of Twitter
  • Doesn't work when tab is not in focus
Most mentioned
  • New version of Twitter
  • Needs updates
  • Feature to keep refreshing even if tab is focused.
Recent reviews
Despite last being updated several years ago, this addon still works like a charm. Though after Twitter's disastrous rebranding, it now needs to be renamed :D
by dopelives, 2023-08-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Twitter Idle AutoRefresh may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Twitter Idle AutoRefresh has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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