Chrome Extension

Simple Refresh

A lightweight Chrome extension that provides F5 key support for reloading web pages in browsers that don't support it natively.

🔄 F5 Key Support

This extension automatically binds the F5 key to reload the current page, even in browsers that don't support it in extension shortcuts.

F5

How it works: The extension injects a content script that intercepts F5 key presses and triggers page reload.

How to Use

Simple Refresh provides two ways to reload the current page:

  1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar and click the "Reload Page" button
  2. Press F5 to reload instantly (works everywhere!)

Browser Compatibility

This extension works in all Chromium-based browsers including:

  • Google Chrome
  • Brave Browser
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Opera
  • Vivaldi

The F5 key will work even if your browser doesn't allow it in extension shortcut settings.

Note: Some websites may block page reloading for security reasons. In such cases, the extension may not work as expected.

Project Details

Version: 1.0.3
Author: Jay Simons
JavaScript Chrome Extension API HTML/CSS Content Scripts
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Privacy Policy for Simple Refresh Extension

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

Simple Refresh is a Chrome extension that automatically binds the F5 key for browsers that don't support it natively. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data.

Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or transmit any user data.

What the extension does:

  • Detects F5 key presses on web pages
  • Reloads the current page when F5 is pressed
  • Injects content scripts to enable F5 functionality

What the extension does NOT do:

  • ❌ Collect personal information
  • ❌ Store user data
  • ❌ Transmit data to external servers
  • ❌ Track browsing history
  • ❌ Monitor user activity
  • ❌ Access website content beyond key detection
  • ❌ Log keystrokes (only detects F5 specifically)

Technical Details

The extension operates entirely locally within your browser:

  1. Content Script Injection: The extension injects a small script into web pages to detect F5 key presses
  2. Key Detection: Only the F5 key is monitored - no other keystrokes are captured
  3. Page Reload: When F5 is detected, the extension triggers a standard browser page reload
  4. No Data Storage: No information is stored locally or transmitted anywhere

Permissions

The extension requests the following permissions:

  • activeTab: To identify the currently active tab for reloading
  • tabs: To manage tab interactions and reload pages
  • scripting: To inject content scripts for F5 key detection
  • Host permissions: To work on all websites (required for universal F5 functionality)

These permissions are used solely for the extension's core functionality and do not enable any data collection.

Third-Party Services

The extension does not use any third-party services, analytics, or tracking tools.

Updates

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please visit: https://yaa.bz/projects/chrome-simple-refresh

Simple Refresh Extension

Version: 1.0.3

Author: Jay Simons

© 2025 Jay Simons. All rights reserved.