Persistent timers
Timers are tracked by URL origin and resume from the exact remaining time after a browser restart. No lost progress.
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Free Chrome Extension
Auto-refresh tabs that never lose track of time.
Easy Auto Refresh reloads your tabs at fixed or random intervals — and keeps the timer ticking even after you close and reopen Chrome. Run it across multiple sites, pause it while you type, and skip a reload with one click.
Features
Everything you need from an auto-refresher, none of the noise.
Built for people who watch dashboards, ticket queues, sports scores, stock pages, and live drops — without losing the work in their other tabs.
Fixed & random intervals
Set a precise interval — 30 seconds, 5 minutes, 2 hours — or randomize between min and max for natural-feeling reloads.
fixed · randomActive Sites dashboard
Manage every refreshing site from one place — refresh count, active duration, next reload, and one-click stop.
multi-sitePause when typing
Detects active inputs, textareas, and contenteditable fields. Skips the reload while you’re mid-sentence — no lost work.
smart guard3·2·1 countdown overlay
Optional on-page countdown with a Skip Reload button — so you can save your work or cancel just-in-time.
per-siteRefresh stats
Live counter shows total refreshes and active duration per site, right above your timer controls.
analyticsInstant first reload
Flip the switch and the page reloads immediately. No waiting a full cycle to confirm the timer is on.
zero-delayPer-site settings
Each website remembers its own preferences — overlay on, typing-pause off, custom interval. Nothing leaks across sites.
isolatedLive badge countdown
The extension icon shows the time remaining at a glance — never click in just to check the timer.
always-visible∞
Concurrent sites
1s
Minimum interval
100%
Local — no servers
0$
Forever free
How it works
PIN THE EXTENSION
CHOOSE INTERVAL
SET & FORGET
Three taps to a tab that reloads itself.
No setup, no accounts, no configuration files. Open the popup, set a time, flip the switch.
Click the icon
Open the extension popup on any tab you want to auto-reload. Easy Auto Refresh works on regular web pages.
Pick fixed or random
Type the seconds, hit a quick-start preset, or set a min/max range for randomized reloads that look natural.
Toggle on — done
The page reloads instantly and continues on schedule. Close the browser, come back later — the timer is still ticking.
Use cases
Built for people who watch the web for a living.
From CI dashboards to live auctions, here are the most common reasons people install Easy Auto Refresh.
Dashboards & monitoring
Keep CI pipelines, server status pages, or analytics dashboards always fresh in the background.
Tickets & drops
Refresh ticket release pages or sneaker drops at a precise interval the moment they go live.
Stocks & crypto
Stay current on price pages and trading dashboards without flipping back to them every minute.
Stock checkers
Watch a product page for "back in stock" updates without manually mashing F5.
Live scores & news
Keep sports scoreboards or breaking-news pages up to date through long sessions.
Booking & appointments
Refresh appointment slots, visa portals, or government booking systems on a schedule.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
If your question isn’t here, the source code is open — peek inside or open an issue.
Does Easy Auto Refresh keep timers running after I close the browser?
Yes. Timers are tracked by URL origin and stored using
chrome.alarms and
chrome.storage. When you reopen
Chrome, every timer resumes from its exact remaining time — even
if you set it days ago.
Can I auto-refresh multiple sites at the same time?
Absolutely. Each site runs its own independent timer with its
own settings. The Active Sites dashboard inside the popup shows
everything at a glance: domain, mode, refresh count, active
duration, and a one-click stop.
Will it reload while I’m filling out a form?
No — when Pause When Typing is enabled (it’s on
by default for every site), the extension detects active inputs,
textareas, and contenteditable fields, and quietly defers the
reload until you stop typing.
Can I cancel a reload at the last second?
Yes. Turn on the Countdown Overlay in settings
and a 3·2·1 countdown appears on the page before each reload,
with a Skip this reload button. The skip
cancels the upcoming refresh and starts a fresh cycle.
Does it send any of my data anywhere?
No. Easy Auto Refresh is fully local — there are no servers, no
analytics, no tracking. All settings live in your browser via
chrome.storage.local and never leave
your device.
What’s the minimum and maximum interval?
You can set anything from a few seconds up to several hours.
Very short intervals are clamped by Chrome’s alarm scheduler to
a small minimum (typically 30 seconds in production), and the
on-screen countdown adjusts automatically to match.
Is Easy Auto Refresh really free?
Yes — completely free, no premium tier, no ads. If it saves you
time, you can support development through
Buy Me a Coffee. That’s it.