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WatchTab

WatchTab is a Safari Web Extension that automatically reloads webpages at customizable intervals from 5 seconds to 24 hours. It features content change detection that monitors pages for updates and sends instant browser notifications when changes are found.

Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Mac  Requires macOS 13.3 (Ventura) or later. Supports Apple Silicon and Intel.
  • iPhone  Requires iOS 16.4 or later. Works in foreground only with auto-resume.
  • iPad  Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later. Works in foreground only with auto-resume.
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  1.  Safari extension

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WatchTab information

  • Developed by

    JP flagRemosia

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription that costs $1 per month + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Chinese

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What is WatchTab?

WatchTab is a Safari Web Extension that automatically reloads webpages at customizable intervals from 5 seconds to 24 hours. It features content change detection that monitors pages for updates and sends instant browser notifications when changes are found. The extension highlights modified elements directly on the page and shows what changed in the notification.

Key features include:

  • Adjustable reload intervals with preset and custom options
  • Random interval option (±30%) to avoid bot detection
  • Full Page monitoring with automatic page type detection (news, shopping, data, webapp)
  • Element Picker for selecting specific page elements to monitor without CSS knowledge
  • Visual highlighting of changed content
  • Floating countdown overlay (customizable position and size)
  • Per-URL settings that persist across sessions
  • Auto-pause for inactive tabs to save battery
  • Reload statistics tracking

Auto-reload is completely free. Content monitoring (change detection and notifications) is available as a premium subscription ($0.49/month or $5.99/year).

On macOS, WatchTab works in the background even when Safari is closed. On iOS/iPadOS, it operates while Safari is in the foreground and automatically resumes when you return to the app.