Keep Awake (Display | System)

Name: Keep Awake (Display | System)
Rating: 4.35 (40 reviews)
Author: Grephy

Keep your system or display from going to sleep with just one click!

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Keep Awake (Display | System) is a handy Chrome extension designed to prevent your computer's screen or entire system from entering sleep mode. With a simple ON/OFF toolbar button, users can effortlessly keep their display awake in "Display" mode or stop the system from sleeping in "System" mode without adjusting your machine's power settings.

Switching between modes is as easy as right-clicking the toolbar icon and selecting your preferred option. When activated, the extension ensures your monitor stays lit even if your device's default settings would normally turn it off. This solution provides a convenient way to maintain an active screen during presentations, video playback, or any task requiring uninterrupted display time. For any issues or bug reports, visit the extension's homepage at https://mybrowseraddon.com/keep-awake.html.

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By:

Grephy

Users:

100,000

Rating:

4.35

(40)

Version:

0.1.7 Last updated: 2025-02-25

Creation date:

2019-07-06

Risk:

Permissions:

power
storage
contextMenus
notifications

Size:

27.99K

Email:

gr*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,166 ▲ 44

Other rankings

#1537 in Tools ▼ 6

#3 in display keyword 21

#7 in system keyword 16

#12 in keep keyword 61 ▲ 2

#16 in google keep keyword 49 ▲ 3

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User reviews

Most users appreciate Keep Awake for its simplicity and effectiveness in keeping screens and systems active, particularly to avoid sleep mode and session timeouts. It is favored for work-related scenarios and multiple platforms. However, several users report that the extension fails to work consistently, especially on Windows 10 and with external monitors, indicating occasional reliability issues. Overall, it earns praise when operational but has varied performance depending on system and usage context.

Pros

Effectively keeps the screen awake, preventing it from sleeping or turning off.
Simple and easy to use with clear settings to keep system or screen awake.
Works well across different systems including Windows 10, Chrome OS, and in specific use cases like work environments and online platforms.
Helps prevent session timeouts in applications and websites.
High user satisfaction when it functions correctly, often described as essential or ideal for keeping displays active.

Cons

Does not work for all users; several reviews mention it failing to keep monitors awake, especially with multiple external monitors or certain system configurations.
Stopped working reliably for some users over time, particularly noted on Windows 10 with Chrome.
Some users report that neither screen nor system modes function, rendering the extension ineffective for them.
Requires ongoing maintenance and compatibility updates to remain effective, as implied by mixed success reports.

Recent reviews

Keep the screen awake, best extension ever

Ab*****, 2025-05-03

Does as it says! Love it! Screen stays on no matter what!

Ch*****, 2025-04-27

Keeps my monitor on all the time, while enabled. Windows 10 / Chrome.

Le*****, 2025-02-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Keep Awake (Display | System) requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.

Risk likelihood

Keep Awake (Display | System) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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