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Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)
v4.2 · by perron
Instantly reloads the browser when theme or plugin files are edited, or when content is saved.
About this plugin
Instant live reload for WordPress development.
Eliminate manual browser refreshes. See your code changes immediately across all devices as you work.
Key Features:
– Instant Feedback – Changes to themes and selected plugins appear immediately
– CSS Hot Reload – Stylesheet updates without full page refresh
– Content Sync – Auto-reload when posts, pages, or builder content is saved
– Multi-Device – All logged-in browsers reload simultaneously
– Smart Transport – Server-Sent Events with automatic fallback to AJAX polling
– Shared Connections – Multiple tabs share one server connection (no worker exhaustion)
Security:
– Administrator/editor only (filterable capability)
– Nonce-protected endpoints
– Clean uninstall removes all data