A simple Reload button

Latest Version

Version
0.5
Update
May 20, 2024
Size
8.33KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.36 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Reload Extension

A simple Reload button, for those who want one to the right of the Address Bar. (Stop function not included.)

For a separate Stop button, see:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stop/kkeehnmfddjhlojogndpeaklfhaokkbn

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Changelog

0.5: Manifest v3 compatibility.

0.4: Updated icons to match Chrome's new Material theme.

0.3: Removed \"tabs\" permission. Turns out it isn't needed to call chrome.tabs.reload.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Reload","description": "A simple Reload button","version": "0.5","manifest_version": 3,"icons": {"16": "reload_16.png","24": "reload_24.png","32": "reload_32.png","48": "reload_48.png","128": "reload_128.png"},"background": {"service_worker": "service_worker.js"},"action": {"default_icon": {"16": "reload_16.png","24": "reload_24.png","32": "reload_32.png","48": "reload_48.png","128": "reload_128.png"},"default_title": "Reload"}}
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How to download and manually install Reload extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Reload extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Reload extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reload extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Reload extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reload extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Reload Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Reload extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reload extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reload extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Reload extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Reload extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Reload extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Reload extension file

Select and download the Reload extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Reload extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Reload extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Reload extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Reload extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cutiefox (ID: 000000cd9b6cc889) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2023 Thank you! That's what i wanted.

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Chelsea (ID: 000000289264099c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/13/2023 I really like that this is on the right side which makes things easier for me....however I'm docking a star because if I have several tabs open and then go back to the tab I need the refresh button on it randomly stops working and I have to reload the extension (which means I need to have the extension tab open at ALL times) to make it easier. Would love a fix on that. I'd also like a bigger refresh button. I'd also love to be able to "move" the refresh button on my own tab for personal preference but I don't know if that's possible.

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Lucas Pestana (ID: 000000adc78217b0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/09/2022 Reload is a good extension overall (and also its companion Stop), does what it's supposed to. HOWEVER the button is almost IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE when the browser uses a dark or black theme. PLEASE add a white variant so this extension becomes usable. This issue had already been reported in 2020 for its sister extension Stop: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stop/kkeehnmfddjhlojogndpeaklfhaokkbn/support . Meanwhile, here's an alternative: "My Reload Button", with a very visible, however even uglier, orange “>” as its button icon: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/my-reload-button/enljbahijigkmdlagadnkokcjgnkainm So far, I couldn't find any other simple reload/refresh extensions for Chrome/Chromium-based browsers.

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Сергей Друзь (ID: 00000096b12d3c6f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/26/2022 I need reload for all tabs excluding the active tab. Can you add this feature? 🥴

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Tyler Durden (ID: 000000a2ea807c4c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2021 I think the reload icon should be bit bigger, maybe 20% bigger to look like chrome default reload button.