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?
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Summary
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/
and://x.com/
.The add-on is freely available on GitHub for full transparency.
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Pros
- Works like a charm
- Great options for adjusting screen posture and focus conditions
Cons
- Not updated to work with new Twitter layout
- Unable to add new comment
- Does not work when unfocused
Most mentioned
- Needs update for new Twitter layout
- Great add-on that still works well
- Option to keep refreshing even if the tab is focused
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Risk impact
Twitter Idle AutoRefresh 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 Twitter Idle AutoRefresh if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Twitter Idle AutoRefresh is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.