Sometimes Page Monitor appears to be running correctly, but the expected alert never occurs. In most cases, the keyword is either not present in the monitored content or the monitoring configuration does not match how the website loads and displays information.
Common Reasons Why a Keyword Is Not Being Found
1. Verify the Keyword Is Present on the Page
The keyword must appear exactly as entered in your monitoring configuration.
Check for:
- Spelling differences
- Extra spaces
- Uppercase or lowercase variations
- Dynamic text that changes frequently
For example:
In StockAvailableAdd to Cart
Even a small difference may prevent detection.
2. Check the Monitoring Mode
Auto Refresh Plus supports different monitoring modes.
Open:
- Extension → Monitor
- Review the selected monitoring mode
Common options include:
- Alert on Keyword Found
- Alert on Keyword Lost
- Custom Monitor (Track Any Change)
If the wrong monitoring mode is selected, the expected alert may never trigger.
3. Verify the Detection Method
Page Monitor can search in different locations depending on your configuration.
Open:
- Extension → Page Monitor
- Review Find Monitor Text In
Available options include:
- Visual Detection
- Source Code Detection
If the website loads content dynamically, one method may work better than the other.
4. Wait for Content to Load
Some websites load content several seconds after the page initially opens.
When detection runs too early, the keyword may not yet exist on the page.
To fix this:
- Open Monitor
- Enable Wait for Content to Load
- Set an appropriate delay
This allows Auto Refresh Plus to perform keyword detection after the content becomes available.
5. Check if the Website Uses Dynamic Content
Many modern websites update content using JavaScript without fully reloading the page.
In these situations:
- Try a different detection method
- Test Full Page Refresh and XHR Refresh
- Use CSS Selectors or XPath when monitoring a specific element
This helps target the actual content being updated.
Important Notes
- Keywords must match the content available on the page
- Different websites may require different detection methods
- Delayed content may require additional load time before detection
- Dynamic websites may work better with advanced monitoring options such as CSS Selectors or XPath
Summary
If Page Monitor is not finding your keyword, verify the keyword itself, confirm the correct monitoring mode is selected, review the detection method, and allow enough time for page content to load. Most keyword detection issues are caused by incorrect matching, delayed content, or monitoring the wrong part of the page.