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Freeze Facebook Auto-Refresh Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome extension ID: mfhaecinneemnlickhbaijmmgpnlojmp

This extension blocks background triggers that cause Facebook to automatically reload the feed when a user switches tabs or returns to the window. It features a simple toolbar toggle and aims to keep the user's current page position undisturbed.

Developer:Solutions
Version:2.0.0
Size:46.53KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

292

Rating

★ 3.9

7 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The listing positions the product as a lightweight, privacy-focused utility designed to maintain user context on Facebook. It emphasizes active maintenance to counter frequent platform-side UI changes that break auto-refresh blocking.

Inferred product pattern

Single-function browser utility that relies on DOM/Event manipulation, susceptible to frequent breakages due to target site updates.

Review-backed pain points

Users report that the primary functionality often fails to block Facebook's auto-refresh, sometimes resulting in site instability or glitches.

Observed feature gaps

The extension lacks a robust mechanism to handle dynamic platform updates, leading to intermittent periods of complete non-functionality.

Tags
FacebookAuto-Refresh BlockerProductivityBrowser Utility
Target users

- Facebook power users

- Social media managers

Primary use cases

- Preventing page reloads on Facebook

- Maintaining scroll position on news feeds

Positive themes

- Effective when functional

- Appreciation for developer responsiveness and updates

Negative themes

- Failure to stop page refreshes

- Product causing display glitches

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None identified; the extension appears to be free and does not mention paid tiers.

Evidence boundary: Evidence based on a mix of 5-star positive feedback during functional periods and 1-star complaints regarding persistent technical failures and site glitches. Review sample size is small and reflects highly polarized experiences based on the extension's functional status at the time of the update.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No direct support complaints, though users express frustration when the tool stops working after platform updates.

Reliability

Significant reliability complaints; users report the extension frequently fails to perform its core task, often breaking after Facebook updates.

Privacy

No privacy complaints; the developer explicitly states no data collection occurs.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 2.0.0

- Size: 46.53KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

Stop Facebook auto refreshFacebook feed position saverBlock Facebook reload extension

Comparison

Facebook refresh blocker alternative

Problem

Facebook feed reloading when switching tabslost Facebook scroll position

Alternative

Browser extensions for Facebook

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Screenshots

Freeze Facebook Auto-Refresh screenshot

Links

Privacy policy: https://gist.github.com/SolutionsCMD/fb2f947e05c5ccfd725a52c0045ab3f6

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