If Auto Refresh Plus (ARP) scrolls to the bottom or a different position after refresh, this is not a bug. It is related to how the extension manages scroll position during refresh.
Why This Happens
Auto Refresh Plus can preserve your scroll position during refresh.
- The extension restores your last scroll position
- Some websites dynamically load content after refresh
- This can shift the page to a different location
On modern websites (dashboards, feeds), content loading can override the saved position.
How to Fix This
1. Set Position Manually (Per Page)
- Scroll to your desired position
- Let the page refresh
- The extension will try to keep that position
2. Use XHR Refresh (Popup)
- Open extension → Monitor
- Select Refresh Type → XHR Refresh
This helps:
- Avoid full page reload
- Keep scroll stable
- Prevent jumping to top or bottom
3. Disable Scroll Position Globally (All Websites)
If you don’t want Auto Refresh Plus to control scroll at all:
👉 https://account.autorefresh.io/time-interval#scroll-position
From here you can:
- Disable Scroll Position Preservation
- Prevent the extension from restoring previous position
- Keep page behavior fully controlled by the website
When This Issue Is More Common
- Dynamic websites (AJAX content)
- Dashboards and live feeds
- Pages that auto-load or shift content
Summary
Auto Refresh Plus tries to maintain scroll position, but some websites override it. You can fix this by adjusting refresh type or disabling scroll position globally for consistent behavior.