Refresh Page - Auto Reload Page

The extension has a moderate user base of 40,000 users and a decent rating of 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, suggesting basic functionality works as expected. However, the lack of visible developer information and company details reduces trustworthiness. The extension's core purpose of auto-refreshing pages is legitimate and commonly needed.

The extension requests extremely broad permissions that far exceed what's necessary for simple page refreshing. The <all_urls> host permissions and content script injection capabilities allow it to access and modify any website you visit, creating significant privacy and security risks. The tabs permission enables monitoring of your browsing activity across all tabs. These permissions could facilitate data theft, credential harvesting, or unauthorized tracking of your online behavior.

The combination of broad access with content script injection is particularly concerning, as it means the extension can read sensitive information like passwords, personal data, or financial details on any website. The storage and notifications permissions, while less critical, add to the overall risk profile.

Consider using this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks from your main browsing. Alternatively, look for page refresh extensions with more limited permissions that only request access to specific sites when needed. Monitor your browsing behavior for any unusual activity if you continue using this extension.