- Add the Easy Auto Refresh extension to Chrome and use the extensions settings to auto-refresh the relevant tab.
- Go to the Page Refresher website on Chrome and enter the website URL. Use the site options to auto-reload the page.
- Open Chome Developer tools in a new tab and use a JavaScript code to auto-reload the Chrome tab.
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: Open Chrome and go to the Easy Auto Refresh extension page . Click on Add to Chrome .
Step 2: Then, click on Add extension .
Step 3: Open the relevant web page . Go to the menu bar and click on the Extensions icon.
Step 4: From this list, click on the Easy Auto Refresh extension.
Step 5: Now, set the auto-refresh time . Please note the time will be in seconds. Once done, click on Start .
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 the Easy Auto Refresh extension and click on Stop .
This will stop Chrome from auto-refreshing the pages for this particular tab. You can also use extensions like Page Auto Refresh to refresh Chrome tabs.
Tip: You can also use 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: Open Chrome and go to the Page Refresher website .
Step 2: In the box, copy-paste the website URL for the relevant page.
Step 3: Set the auto-refresh duration . Once done, click on the Start/Stop button.
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 the Start/Stop button.
Step 5: If you wish to refresh more than one website, click on Open 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.
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: Open Chrome and go to the relevant website . Then, open another tab .
Step 2: Use the Control + Shift + I key to open Developer tools and go to Console .
Step 3: Paste the following script . Replace Win1 and yourpage details with your target page . Then, press enter .
win1 = window.open("https://www.yourpage.com");
timer1 = setInterval(function(){win1.location.href="https://www.yourpage.com"},10*60*1000);
Once the code is executed, the website automatically refreshes every 10 minutes. To prevent this, close both tabs or restart Chrome.
