Is Auto refresh page - reload page Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests the ability to read and change data on every website you visit through the host permission. This is a very broad permission that allows the extension to see page content, including potentially sensitive information, on any tab. While the core function of auto-refreshing a page does require interacting with the current tab, requesting access to all URLs is more extensive than what a simple refresh tool typically needs and is a significant consideration for a general browser utility.

For any extension with broad host permissions, a careful user should be aware that the tool can technically access everything you browse. General safety practices include reviewing the publisher's identity and understanding that extensions in this category can sometimes be repurposed or sold to new owners who might change data practices. The developer's privacy declarations state that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, but these are self-declared and not independently verified.

Looking at the fact sheet, the strongest dimension is Community Reputation, reflecting a high store rating and a large user base. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests limited publicly documented information about the developer behind refreshpage.net. This combination of a popular, well-rated extension with a less transparent publisher profile is something a user should weigh when deciding to grant broad website access.