Refresher

Auto Page Refresh at Your Desired Interval

Overview

Refresher is a lightweight Chrome browser extension that automatically refreshes web pages at specified intervals. Perfect for monitoring live content, dashboards, sports scores, or any page that updates frequently.

Key Features

• 🕐 Customizable Intervals – Set refresh times between 1-300 seconds
• ⏱️ Visual Countdown – Extension badge shows countdown timer
• 🎮 Simple Controls – Easy start/stop buttons in the popup
• 📑 Per-Tab Management – Each browser tab has independent refresh settings
• 📊 Real-time Status – Shows current refresh state and interval
• 💡 Lightweight – Minimal resource usage, only ~1 MB
• 🔓 100% Free – No subscriptions, no hidden costs

How It Works

1. Install the Extension – Get it from Chrome Web Store or GitHub
2. Click the Icon – Click the Refresher extension icon in your browser toolbar
3. Set Interval – Enter your desired refresh interval (1-300 seconds)
4. Start Refreshing – Click “Start Auto-Refresh” to begin
5. Watch the Countdown – The badge shows countdown (e.g., 005, 004, 003…)
6. Stop Anytime – Click “Stop Auto-Refresh” when you’re done

Use Cases

Web Monitoring

• Monitor live dashboards and analytics
• Track real-time data feeds
• Watch for website changes
• Keep tabs on auction sites

Development & Testing

• Test auto-updating features
• Monitor server status pages
• Watch build pipelines
• Debug real-time applications

Sports & News

• Follow live sports scores
• Track breaking news updates
• Monitor stock prices
• Watch live event coverage

E-commerce

• Track product availability
• Monitor price changes
• Watch for restocks
• Follow flash sales

Installation Guide

Option 1: Chrome Web Store (Recommended)

1. Visit the Refresher Chrome Web Store page
2. Click “Add to Chrome”
3. Confirm the installation
4. The Refresher icon will appear in your toolbar

Option 2: Download from GitHub

1. Go to GitHub Releases
2. Download the latest version ZIP file
3. Extract the ZIP file to a folder
4. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
5. Enable “Developer mode” in the top right
6. Click “Load unpacked”
7. Select the extracted folder
8. The Refresher icon will appear in your toolbar

How to Use

Basic Usage

1. Open the extension popup by clicking the Refresher icon
2. Enter interval in the input field (1-300 seconds)
3. Click “Start Auto-Refresh” to begin automatic refreshing
4. Monitor countdown in the extension badge
5. Click “Stop Auto-Refresh” when you want to stop

Tips & Tricks

• Different tabs, different intervals: Each browser tab can have its own refresh settings
• Visual feedback: The badge countdown helps you track refresh timing
• Quick adjustments: Change the interval anytime while refreshing is active
• Battery friendly: Use longer intervals (30+ seconds) to save battery on laptops

Technical Specifications

Why Choose Refresher?

Free & Open Source

• No subscriptions or hidden costs
• View the source code on GitHub
• Community-driven development

Lightweight & Fast

• Minimal resource usage
• No background scripts when not active
• Clean, simple interface

Privacy-Focused

• No data collection
• No external connections
• All processing happens locally

Easy to Use

• Intuitive interface
• One-click start/stop
• Visual countdown feedback

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Refresher really free?

Yes! Refresher is 100% free and open source. No subscriptions, no trials, no hidden costs.

Does it work on all websites?

Yes, Refresher works on any website that can be loaded in Chrome.

Can I use different intervals for different tabs?

Absolutely! Each tab maintains its own refresh settings independently.

Will it drain my battery?

Refresher is lightweight, but frequent refreshing (especially short intervals) can impact battery life. Use longer intervals when possible.

Is my data collected?

No. Refresher operates entirely locally on your computer with no external connections or data collection.

Can I refresh multiple tabs at once?

Yes! You can set up auto-refresh on as many tabs as you need, each with its own interval.

Support & Feedback

Get Help

• Check the GitHub Issues for common problems
• Report bugs or request features on GitHub
• View the source code and contribute

Contributing

Refresher is open source! Contributions are welcome:

• Report bugs
• Suggest features
• Submit pull requests
• Improve documentation

Download Now

Ready to automate your page refreshing? Download Refresher today!

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Last updated: January 9, 2026 • Version: 1.0.0