Is Auto Refresh Plus Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Auto Refresh Plus earns a safety grade A, 82.8 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
82.8/100
Grade A · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Auto Refresh Plus earns a safety grade of A (82.8/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%). The weakest is Publisher & Identity (60%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Auto Refresh Plus comes through cleanly. 100,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.8/5 from 1,600 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2026-06-20. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Auto Refresh Plus's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other browser extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts 2 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 75% · 18.7/25 pts 3 of 3 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts 4 of 5 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 100% · 7.5/7.5 pts 1 of 2 checks verified | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 93% · 9.3/10 pts 2 of 4 checks verified | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
Auto Refresh Plus requests storage (to save your settings) and host permission for all URLs. The permission means it can technically read and modify data on any website you visit. For an auto-refresh tool that must interact with whatever pages you choose to reload, this broad access is fairly typical, but it is still a powerful permission that a careful user should note.
General-purpose browser extensions that can see all page content come with privacy considerations. In this case, the developer’s privacy disclosure states that the extension collects personally identifiable information and web history. While they declare the data is not sold or misused, a cautious approach is wise: only use such tools on sites where you are comfortable with the extension observing your activity, and review the developer’s privacy policy for details on how that information is handled.
The fact sheet shows a strong Maintenance & Ownership score, indicating the extension is actively updated and its ownership is clear, which is a positive sign for ongoing reliability and security patches. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, suggesting limited transparency about the publisher beyond their website. This does not imply anything malicious, but it means users have less third-party verification of the entity behind the extension.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Auto Refresh Plus?
- Publisher autorefreshplus.in
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 838 browser extensions we track, Auto Refresh Plus scores higher on safety than 74% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed browser extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Auto Refresh Plus FAQ
- Is Auto Refresh Plus safe?
- Auto Refresh Plus earns a safety grade of A (82.8/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Auto Refresh Plus?
- Auto Refresh Plus is operated by autorefreshplus.in.
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