Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)
Instantly reloads the browser when any theme file code is edited during development or when a content edit is saved.
4.3(6 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 8 months agoAs of April 2026, Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) is a WordPress reload plugin with 100 active installations and a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.8K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2023. Top alternative: Force Refresh.
4.3/56 reviews
100active installs
5.8K+total downloads
3 yearssince 2023
Overview
THIS PLUGIN IS FOR USE DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORDPRESS THEMES
Live Auto Refresh helps developers instantly see changes made to theme code or content by automatically reloading the browser. No manual refresh is needed.
This greatly enhances the productivity and accuracy of web development. It allows the developer to test and debug the website in real time and to instantly view how the content appears on the front end of all loaded logged in browsers and devices. With this feature, the developer can always ensure that the website matches the intended design and functionality.
This plugin is only active for logged-in administrators and does not affect regular site visitors.
🆕 MAJOR v3 UPDATES ~ New in this version:
– Usability: A settings page is available under Settings → Live Au…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.7+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.0+ required |
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Changelog
3.2.1
- inline toolbar button styling bugfix
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