What does Reload on Idle do?

Reload on Idle focuses on reducing browser memory usage by automatically reloading tabs that have been idle. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who should use Reload on Idle?

Reload on Idle is an open-source project built for firefox users who manage many open tabs or limited system memory.

What platforms does Reload on Idle run on?

Reload on Idle runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is Reload on Idle still active?

Unverified. Reload on Idle has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Reload on Idle?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include AutoReload, No-Reload, and Reload All Tabs.

Who makes Reload on Idle?

Reload on Idle is developed by clear-code.

When did Reload on Idle launch?

Reload on Idle first shipped in 2015.

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Reload on Idle

Name: Reload on Idle
Author: clear-code

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Reload on Idle is an open-source Firefox extension that automatically reloads specified browser tabs after they remain idle. It helps users reduce memory consumption while retaining control over which tabs are reloaded.

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Overview

4 features

Reload on Idle sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on reducing browser memory usage by automatically reloading tabs that have been idle. Reload on Idle is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who manage many open tabs or limited system memory. Reload on Idle is open source under the Open Source license. It runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind Reload on Idle is clear-code, and it first shipped in 2015. Key capabilities include idle tab detection, automatic tab reloads, and specified tab selection.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Idle tab detection
Automatic tab reloads
Specified tab selection
Memory usage reduction

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed14 Sep · 04:24 UTC
Reload on Idle verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Reload on Idle

What does Reload on Idle do?: Reload on Idle focuses on reducing browser memory usage by automatically reloading tabs that have been idle. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Reload on Idle?: Reload on Idle is an open-source project built for firefox users who manage many open tabs or limited system memory.
Is Reload on Idle free?: Yes — Reload on Idle is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Reload on Idle run on?: Reload on Idle runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is Reload on Idle still active?: Unverified. Reload on Idle has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Reload on Idle?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include AutoReload, No-Reload, and Reload All Tabs.AutoReload No-Reload Reload All Tabs
Who makes Reload on Idle?: Reload on Idle is developed by clear-code.
When did Reload on Idle launch?: Reload on Idle first shipped in 2015.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 14 Sep 2026
Built for: Firefox users who manage many open tabs or limited system memory
Model: Open source
Solves: Reducing browser memory usage by automatically reloading tabs that have been idle.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: reload-on-idle

Developer

clear-code

Index record

Indexed: 14 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 14 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: reload-on-idle-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 14 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 14 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 14 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/clear-code/reload-on-idle

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