If Auto Refresh Plus (ARP) starts refreshing websites automatically without clicking the Start button, it is usually due to specific automation settings enabled in General Settings.
How to Fix Automatic Refresh Issues
1. Check Predefined Keywords (Auto Trigger)
Auto Refresh Plus can automatically start refreshing when certain keywords are detected on a page.
- Go to General Settings → Predefined → Predefined Text
- Check if any keywords are set
- Remove or update them if not needed
👉 https://account.autorefresh.io/predefined#predefined-text
This feature automatically triggers refresh when matching text appears on a webpage.
2. Check Auto Start URLs
The website may be added to the Auto Start list.
- Go to General Settings → Autostart
- Check if the website is listed
- Remove it if you don’t want automatic refresh
👉 https://account.autorefresh.io/auto-start#auto-start
This feature automatically starts refresh when a matching URL is opened.
Note: Auto Start URLs is only available in General Settings (not in the popup). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Why This Happens
These features are designed to automate refresh behavior:
- Predefined Keywords → Triggers refresh when text is detected
- Auto Start URLs → Starts refresh when a URL is opened
If either is enabled, refresh may start without manual action.
Summary
Auto Refresh Plus may automatically refresh websites due to enabled automation settings. By reviewing Predefined Keywords and Auto Start URLs, you can easily control and stop unwanted automatic refresh behavior.