Automatically Reload a Page in Chrome: Easy Extension & Script

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A step-by-step guide to reloading a Chrome page automatically

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: November 29, 2024 Fact Checked

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There are many situations in which refreshing a webpage constantly is advantageous, with an eBay auction being a good example. If you're using Google Chrome, you can install an extension that automatically refreshes each tab for you. If you don't want to use a Chrome extension, you can copy and paste a simple script that automatically reloads the page. This wikiHow article teaches you how to auto-refresh in Chrome with and without an extension.

How to Automatically Refresh Chrome Tabs

Install the extension "Easy Auto Refresh" and set timers for each tab for how often you want them to refresh. Alternatively, press Ctrl + Shift + I (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + I (Mac) to open the Chrome console and write a script to control other refresh rates.

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Using An Extension

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Search for "Easy Auto Refresh" in the Chrome Web Store. You can also click here for the direct link to the extension. The extension is offered by dummysoftware.com and is a highly rated and popular extension.
- With Easy Auto Refresh, you can set all your pages or specific tabs to refresh as often as you want.
You'll see a box pop up that verifies the extension will be able to access your browser history.

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Once the installation is complete, you will be redirected to a new page. You can close that page, as it's just information about the extension.
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Click on the circular arrow icon next to the web address bar. This is the “Easy Auto Refresh” icon. If you don't see the icon immediately, click the puzzle piece, then click the Easy Auto Refresh icon.
- A timer will appear so you can set the time for the page to auto refresh.
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Adjust the reloading time. In the large box, enter the time in seconds. If you want the page to reload every 30 seconds, enter 30.
- Click Advanced Options to see more options, such as reloading every tab open in the window.
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Click Start. You can see the timer activate and start counting down until the next refresh.
- Easy Auto Refresh may become out-of-date or the target for hackers who want to introduce malware to the extension. If it gets poor ratings on the Chrome Web Store, you know to stay away from it. There are plenty of other extensions that offer auto-refresh, like "Auto Refresh Plus."

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Using a Script

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Open at least two Chrome tabs. You need to open a page that you want to keep reloading, then another tab to force the other to refresh.
- You can open a new tab in Chrome by pressing Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (Mac).
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Press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+I (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+I. Make sure you have the "extra" tab active, not the tab that you want to refresh.
- This keyboard shortcut will open Chrome's control console.
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Enter the following code:
```
win1 = window.open("https://www.yourpage.com");
timer1 = setInterval(function(){win1.location.href="https://www.yourpage.com"},10*60*1000);
```
- win1 should be replaced with the info for the page that you want to reload.
- This code forces the window to auto refresh every 10 minutes.
- If you want to cancel the refresh, just close the console tab or both of them.

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My WiFi is limited and I have to keep connecting it. What can I do?

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Call your WiFi provider to see if there is a problem on their end.

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How often can Chrome be refreshed and what are the steps?

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You can reload website in chrome browser using extensions and other tools available on the internet easily. 1. Go on webreloader.com. 2. Then enter your Web URL. 3. Then enter your timing (in seconds). 4. Click On the Submit button. Now it will reload the webpage without any extra effort and it do the job.

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