This simple proof-of-concept extension adds a reload button in Safari’s toolbar that transforms into a stop button when a page is loading. It thus provides exactly the same functionality as the built-in Stop/Reload button in the address field, but in the form of a standard toolbar button.
Known issues
The button does not work on PDF files and on Safari’s error pages, even though it is not disabled.
When switching tabs in Tab View, the button will not update itself until exiting Tab View.
If a loading page turns into a download, the button will remain in the Stop state until clicked.
In Safari 5, the button does not work on pages restored from cache.
Release notes
Version 1.6 ()
Improved the extension’s icon
Version 1.5 ()
Fixed: button was not disabled when accessing a cached Bookmarks or Top Sites page
Version 1.4 ()
Improved extension icon
Vector graphics for the toolbar button
Takes advantage of APIs introduced in Safari 5.1
Version 1.3 ()
Fixed a critical HTML typo that prevented the extension from working in the WebKit nightly builds
