Smart auto-refresh for Chrome with Keyword Detection and Background Support.
Users
23
+1 in 30 days
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5.0 / 5
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Version
1.0.2
updated 21 Sep 2026
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About RefreshLoop – Auto Refresh with Keyword Detection
RefreshLoop – Smart Page Refresh for Chrome
RefreshLoop is a lightweight Chrome extension that automatically reloads webpages at the interval you choose. It is designed for anyone who needs a simple way to keep a webpage updated without repeatedly pressing the reload button.
Choose a fixed interval for predictable updates or use Random mode when you want the timing to vary within a range. You can also set a limit for the number of refreshes and stop the process automatically when a specific word or phrase appears on the page.
Simple and Flexible Page Refresh
RefreshLoop gives you control over how often a webpage reloads.
You can choose a preset interval or enter your own timing. If you need more flexibility, Random mode lets you define a minimum and maximum interval.
This makes it easy to set up a refresh routine that matches the way you use a particular webpage.
Keyword Detection
You can optionally enter a word or phrase that RefreshLoop should look for.
When the configured text appears on the page, the extension can stop the refresh process. This is useful when you are waiting for a particular status or change rather than wanting a page to reload indefinitely.
For example, you might be waiting for a status to change, a message to appear, or previously unavailable information to become visible.
Hard Refresh
Some pages may continue displaying cached resources after a normal reload.
RefreshLoop includes a Hard Refresh option for situations where you want the browser to request the page again without relying on the normal cached version.
Whether this is useful depends on how the website itself handles caching and dynamic content.
Countdown Overlay
Want to know when the next reload will happen?
Turn on the optional on-page timer to display a countdown directly on the webpage. This gives you a quick visual indication of the current refresh cycle without having to repeatedly open the extension popup.
Refresh Limit
RefreshLoop can stop automatically after a specified number of cycles.
This is useful when you only want a temporary session instead of leaving automatic refreshing running indefinitely.
Stop When You Interact With the Page
Refreshing a webpage while you are working with it can sometimes be inconvenient.
RefreshLoop includes an option to stop the timer when you interact with the page. This can be useful when you need to type, click, complete a form, or work with content on the current webpage.
Clean and Lightweight
RefreshLoop is designed to keep the interface straightforward.
You get the controls you need without a complicated dashboard:
• Fixed refresh intervals
• Random interval mode
• Custom timing
• Keyword detection
• Hard Refresh
• Countdown overlay
• Refresh limit
• Stop on page interaction
• Start, pause, and stop controls
Built for Everyday Web Tasks
RefreshLoop can be useful whenever you need a webpage to remain updated without manually reloading it again and again.
It can fit into workflows such as checking a changing webpage, watching a status page, keeping an internal dashboard updated, or waiting for information to become available.
The extension does not try to turn this into a complicated automation platform. It focuses on one task: giving you more control over webpage refreshing.
Privacy-Focused Design
RefreshLoop does not need an account to provide its core functionality.
The extension is designed to use only the browser capabilities required for its features. It does not need to turn your browsing activity into a separate account or monitoring service.
For complete information about permissions and data handling, please review the extension's Privacy Policy.
Easy to Get Started
Using RefreshLoop is simple:
Open the webpage you want to keep updated.
Open RefreshLoop from the Chrome toolbar.
Choose Fixed or Random mode.
Select or enter an interval.
Enable any optional features you need.
Press Start.
RefreshLoop will handle the refresh cycle according to your settings.
Made for Control, Not Complexity
A useful refresh tool does not need dozens of complicated controls.
RefreshLoop focuses on the options that matter when you want more control over automatic page updates: timing, conditions, limits, and a clear indication of what the extension is doing.
Whether you need a straightforward timer or want the page to stop when particular content appears, you can configure the extension around your workflow.
Install RefreshLoop and take control of how your webpages update.