Instantly reloads the browser when any theme file code is edited during development or when a content edit is saved.

perron

THIS PLUGIN IS FOR USE DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORDPRESS THEMES
Live Auto Refresh helps developers instantly see changes made to theme code or content by automatically reloading the browser. No manual refresh is needed.
This greatly enhances the productivity and accuracy of web development. It allows the developer to test and debug the website in real time and to instantly view how the content appears on the front end of all loaded logged in browsers and devices. With this feature, the developer can always ensure that the website matches the intended design and functionality.
This plugin is only active for logged-in administrators and does not affect regular site visitors.
🆕 MAJOR v3 UPDATES ~ New in this version: 
– Usability: A settings page is available under Settings → Live Auto Refresh 
– Settings: option to monitor all file types, or default (php, css, js). 
– BETA: Settings for monitoring selected plugin(s) for changes during development. 
– BETA: Support for monitoring of non standard folder paths. 
eg. /app/ not /wp-content/ in Roots Bedrock. 
– BETA: Support for popular page builders monitoring of content saves. 
– Extensibility: Developers can add support for additional builders via the <code>perron_auto_refresh_custom_hooks</code> filter 
– Performance: File change detection uses faster file modification times. 
– Security: All AJAX requests are protected by nonces, and all user input is properly sanitized.

Alternatives to Live Auto Refresh (Hot Reload / Live Reload for WordPress Developers)

Top alternatives