Facebook Auto-Refresh Blocker icon

Facebook Auto-Refresh Blocker

by fahadjabbar · fahadjabbar.com · Social Networking
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Prevents Facebook from auto-refreshing when you return to the tab after inactivity. Keep your place in the feed!

Users
6,000
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
3.8 / 5
−0.02 in 30 days
Ratings
31
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#13K
#11K among extensions
Version
1.7.1
updated 18 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 11 months
04,5009,000Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 6,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 11 months
01631Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 31 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Facebook Auto-Refresh Blocker

Ever been reading a Facebook post, switched to another tab for a moment, and come back to find the feed jumped to the top, losing exactly where you were? This extension fixes that. Facebook Auto-Refresh Blocker keeps your place in the feed. When you return to the tab, your scroll position stays exactly where you left it. No more hunting for the post you were just reading. HOW IT WORKS The extension tells Facebook the tab was never hidden, so the site never triggers its automatic feed refresh. When you actually want fresh posts, just reload the page or keep scrolling down. Key Features: - Blocks automatic feed refresh when returning to Facebook tabs - Maintains scroll position and prevents lost content - Simple one-click toggle to enable or disable - Works automatically in the background - No account, no sign-up, no ads - 100% private, zero data collection and completely private - No external connections or tracking - Lightweight with minimal performance impact Privacy and Security: This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. It works entirely client-side on your device. The extension only accesses Facebook domains and requires minimal permissions: storage for saving your on/off preference locally, and tabs permission to allow the optional reload button in the popup interface. How to Use: 1. Install the extension 2. Visit Facebook - protection is automatic 3. Click the extension icon to toggle on/off or reload the tab 4. Browse Facebook normally without worry about losing your place This extension is completely free with no premium features, paid upgrades, or hidden costs. The code is transparent and designed solely to improve your Facebook browsing experience. This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Facebook or Meta in any way. It is an independent tool created to enhance user experience. 📱 NOW ON ANDROID (BETA) Want the same thing on your phone? Try FeedHold, our companion Android app. Open the extension popup and follow the two steps in the "Now on Android" card: (1) join the tester group, then (2) get FeedHold on Google Play. You must join the group first, otherwise Google Play will say you're not a tester. Heads-up: FeedHold opens the Facebook website in a browser view (desktop layout — you can pinch to zoom), so it won't feel as smooth as the native app; the trade-off is that your feed stays put, even after the app has been in the background a while.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1,000+20.0%+2−0.02
6 months+4,000+200.0%+19−0.86

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Facebook Auto-Refresh Blocker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
facebook#85+10
refresh#97−7

Version history

9 versions recorded
1.7.118 Jul 2026
1.7.014 Jul 2026
1.6.06 Jun 2026
1.5.123 May 2026
1.4.128 Feb 2026
1.4.03 Feb 2026
1.3.225 Nov 2025
1.3.120 Nov 2025

Details

Category
Social Networking
First seen
18 Nov 2025
Size
529 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
gist.githubusercontent.com
Support
fahadjabbar.com
Extension ID
fkgomeaojfhmcnmciifpbhdonilnblpf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabs
Site access
*://*.facebook.com/*

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