Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)
4.3★ (6 ratings) · Current rank #13902
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) currently ranks #13902 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.2, shipped on Jun 10, 2026 (59 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2023.
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Details
| Author | perron |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |
| Added to directory | 2023-10-25 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
Instantly reloads the browser when theme or plugin files are edited, or when content is saved.
Frequently asked questions
Is Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) a free plugin?
Yes — Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)?
As of August 8, 2026, Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) ranks #13902 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) last updated?
Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) was last updated on June 10, 2026 (version 4.2). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)?
Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers) is developed by perron. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2023.