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    Visual Countdown Timer: See Exactly When Your Page Will Refresh Next

    Visual Countdown Timer

    When a page reloads on a timer, it is easy to lose track of when the next refresh is coming — and a reload at the wrong moment can interrupt what you are reading.

    Auto Refresh visual countdown timer solves that. Enable "Show visual timer on the webpage" and a small countdown appears right on the page, ticking down to the next reload so there is never any guessing.

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    Advance Options

     Refresh only on current tab 

     Stop after 3 number of auto refresh 

     Show visual timer on the webpage 

     Remember the auto-refresh timer position. 

     Stop refreshing if click anywhere on the page 

     Hard Refresh 

     Start counter immediately as soon as URL start loading 

     Start auto refresh on browser start 

    How to turn on the visual countdown timer

    1. Open the Auto Refresh popup for the tab you are refreshing.
    2. Open Advance Options.
    3. Tick "Show visual timer on the webpage".
    4. Click Save. A live countdown appears on the page.

    Notes

    • The timer counts down in real time and resets after each refresh.
    • Drag the timer anywhere on the page; enable "Remember the auto-refresh timer position" to keep it there.
    • The timer is per-URL, so you can show it on some pages and hide it on others.
    • It is purely a visual overlay — it does not change the page's content or layout.

    Why an on-page countdown helps

    Without a visible timer, an auto-refreshing page can feel unpredictable — you never know whether the next reload is in two seconds or two minutes, and a reload at the wrong moment can interrupt reading or clear something you were doing. The visual countdown removes that uncertainty by showing the exact time remaining, right on the page.

    It is especially useful on longer intervals, where it is easy to forget a refresh is even scheduled. A glance at the countdown tells you whether to wait for fresh data or act now, and because the timer is draggable you can park it somewhere out of the way and have it remember that position.

    Working comfortably with the timer

    Because the countdown sits on top of the page, position it where it will not cover the content you are reading. Drag it to a corner, then enable "Remember the auto-refresh timer position" so it returns to the same spot after every reload instead of resetting. Once it is parked, it stays out of your way while still being a glance away.

    The timer is also a quick sanity check that auto refresh is actually running. If the countdown is ticking down, the schedule is active; if it is not, the extension is paused or stopped for that tab. On pages where you do not want any overlay, simply leave the option off — it is set per URL.

    No more wondering when the page will jump. With the visual countdown timer on screen, you always know exactly how long until the next refresh — and you can time your reading around it.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    1. 1. How do I see when a page will refresh next?

      Enable "Show visual timer on the webpage" in Advance Options. A live countdown appears on the page showing the time until the next reload.

    2. 2. Can I move the countdown timer?

      Yes. Drag it anywhere on the page, and enable "Remember the auto-refresh timer position" to keep it there across refreshes.

    3. 3. Does the timer change the page content?

      No. It is a visual overlay only and does not alter the page's layout or content.

    4. 4. Can I show the timer on some pages but not others?

      Yes. The visual timer is a per-URL option, so you control it for each page separately.