Refresh Stack Overflow Pages when the back or forward navigation buttons are pressed.

Latest Version

Version
0.1
Update
August 19, 2022
Size
74.21KiB
Developer
Category
Users
0
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
WebNavigation
See more

stackoverflow Instant Refresh Extension

If you are a frequent user of stackoverflow.com and, you also have noticed that when you press the back button it sometimes takes you to a version of the previous page from weeks prior, then this extension might be just for you. The extension does one thing and one thing only. It automatically refreshes the browser page when the click the back button only on
web addresses that contain stackoverflow.com. That's the offer, take it or leave it.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "stackoverflow Instant Refresh", "description": "Refresh Stack Overflow Pages when the back or forward navigation buttons are pressed.", "version": "0.1", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": ["storage", "webNavigation"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/SORefresh16.png", "32": "/images/SORefresh32.png", "48": "/images/SORefresh48.png", "128": "/images/SORefresh128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "/images/SORefresh16.png", "32": "/images/SORefresh32.png", "48": "/images/SORefresh48.png", "128": "/images/SORefresh128.png" }}
Read more

How to download and manually install stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install stackoverflow Instant Refresh extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension file

Select and download the stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh 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 stackoverflow Instant Refresh extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

swipe-back Extension · Productivity 0 23 ★ 6.09KiB

icon

Backspace to go Back Extension · Productivity 0 555 ★ 13.42KiB

icon

FFMSB (Freedom for mouse side buttons) Extension · Accessibility 0 47 ★ 34.95KiB

icon

Hide Scrollbar Extension · Fun 0 68 ★ 4.55KiB

icon

Hyp Yardımcısı Extension · Productivity 0 8 ★ 81.59KiB

icon

Auto Page Refresh Extension · Productivity 0 154 ★ 509KiB

icon

Auto Refresh Page - reload page Extension · Productivity 0 324 ★ 171KiB

icon

Top and Bottom scroll buttons Extension · Productivity 0 40 ★ 53.82KiB

icon

Auto Refresh Plus Extension · Productivity 0 889 ★ 79.6KiB

icon

Tabs to Front v2 Extension · Productivity 0 52 ★ 11.6KiB

icon

Page Refresh Extension · Productivity 0 560 ★ 321KiB

icon

Scrollbar Anywhere Extension · Productivity 0 295 ★ 22.71KiB

icon

Old Reddit Forever Extension · Accessibility 0 0 ★ 944KiB

icon

Go Back With Backspace Extension · Productivity 0 1355 ★ 21.89KiB

icon

TabRevivePro Extension · Productivity 0 2 ★ 21.1KiB

icon

Reload All Tabs Extension · Productivity 0 19 ★ 27.01KiB

icon

Go Back With Backspace Extension · Productivity 0 3 ★ 372KiB

icon

Enable Backspace Extension · Productivity 0 8 ★ 26.79KiB

icon

Auto Refresh Extension Extension · Productivity 0 0 ★ 79.96KiB

icon

Go Back with Backspace 2.0 Extension · Productivity 0 27 ★ 23.88KiB

icon

Disable Overscroll History Extension · Accessibility 0 14 ★ 10.14KiB

icon

Old Genius (Song Page Switcher) Extension · Social & Communication 0 12 ★ 15.28KiB

icon

Chrome Refresh Guard Extension · Developer Tools 0 0 ★ 12.85KiB

icon

Leftside Back Extension · Productivity 0 20 ★ 30.82KiB