3 Ways to Auto Refresh Tabs in Google Chrome

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Method 1: Using Extensions

While there are no native controls to reload web pages on Chrome automatically, you can add the Easy Auto Refresh extension to Chrome and get the job done for all the pages or specific tabs. Please note that this extension is set for individual tabs. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenChromeand go to theEasy Auto Refresh extension page. Click onAdd to Chrome.

Step 2:Then, click onAdd extension.

Step 3:Open the relevantweb page. Go to the menu bar and click on theExtensionsicon.

Step 4:From this list, click on theEasy Auto Refreshextension.

Step 5:Now, set theauto-refresh time. Please note the time will be in seconds. Once done, click onStart.

A countdown will start, after which the extension will refresh the tab automatically. You can also sign in to the extension to use additional controls, like random refresh intervals, or to refresh all the Chrome tabs.

Step 6:To stop Chrome from automatically refreshing the page, open theEasy Auto Refreshextension and click onStop.

This will stop Chrome from auto-refreshing the pages for this particular tab. You can also use extensions likePage Auto Refreshto refresh Chrome tabs.

Tip:You can alsouse Chrome Extensions to view and switch between tabs.

Method 2: Using a Website

If you’re not too keen on adding additional extensions but still want to set the page to auto-refresh in Chrome, use the Page Refresher website and set the auto-refresh duration. This will allow you to refresh Chrome tabs automatically by entering the relevant page URL into the website. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenChromeand go to thePage Refresher website.

Step 2:In the box, copy-paste thewebsite URLfor the relevant page.

Step 3:Set theauto-refresh duration. Once done, click on theStart/Stopbutton.

On the Page Refresher website, a timer will start. Once it runs to 0, the page will automatically refresh.

Step 4:To stop the page from auto-refreshing, click on theStart/Stopbutton.

Step 5:If you wish to refresh more than one website, click onOpen New Tab.

This will open the Page Refresher website in a new tab. Then, follow the above steps to add the website URL and timer for every new tab.

Also Read:How to change or fake location in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

Method 3: Using a Chrome Script

Another way to turn on auto refresh in Chrome is to use JavaScript code. This way, you won’t have to rely on any third-party app or website. However, it might not always work as expected, and the script may fail with the next Chrome update. If you would like to give it a try, follow the below steps.

Step 1:OpenChromeand go to therelevant website. Then, openanother tab.

Step 2:Use theControl + Shift + I keyto open Developer tools and go toConsole.

Step 3:Paste the followingscript. ReplaceWin1andyourpagedetails with yourtarget page. Then, pressenter.

Once the code is executed, the website automatically refreshes every 10 minutes. To prevent this, close both tabs or restart Chrome.

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Last updated on 27 June, 2024

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