Aurora Notifier

Name: Aurora Notifier
Rating: 4.720339 (6564 reviews)
Author: Naturfakta AS

By: Naturfakta AS

Get notified when you can see aurora borealis - northern lights.

Features & Capabilities

Aurora Notifier is a powerful Chrome extension designed to alert you when the aurora borealis (northern lights) might be visible in your area. It provides customizable settings based on local aurora probability, Kp-index, solar wind parameters, and evening Kp-level forecasts to maximize your chances of witnessing this natural phenomenon.

The extension also leverages a community-driven approach, notifying users when others nearby have spotted the aurora and uploaded photos. These real-time reports are visualized on a 3D globe, showcasing sightings from regions including the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Whether you're in prime viewing areas like Alaska or more occasional zones like the UK or Germany, Aurora Notifier helps you stay informed. A premium version offers advanced technical data, graphs, cloud cover info, and exclusive features. Follow the app's X and Instagram accounts for updates and stunning aurora content.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Photography Community

By:

Naturfakta AS

Downloads:

513,728 223

Rating:

4.72

(6,564) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.3.16 Last updated: 2026-06-14

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-01-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk

Size:

3.27MB

Email:

au*****@beebeetle.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 96,118 ▼ 91

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Naturfakta AS

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beebeetle.auroranotifier

Email:

au*****@beebeetle.com

Website:

https://auroranotifier.beebeetle.com/

User Reviews

Overall, reviewers praise Aurora Notifier for timely, nearby aurora alerts, an engaging photo feed, and deep customization. The globe/map visualization and forecast data add value. However, reliability issues with notifications and refreshing, occasional non-local content in feeds, and usability gaps such as changing location and map zoom are recurring concerns. Users want more robust notification consistency, better content filtering, and smoother navigation. The premium option is appreciated, but some bugs impact usability.

Pros

Reliable location-based aurora notifications and alerts
Rich user-generated photos and visuals from subscribers
Extensive, fine-tunable alert settings (KP index, area, notifications; no ads)
Informative visuals and forecasts with a strong graphic/interface
Easy-to-use UI and globe/map view showing activity around the world

Cons

Notifications are unreliable at times (stop working or miss active nights)
App has refreshing/loading issues and trouble loading next pages in globe view
Feed content can be non-local (photos from far away) and some posts are duplicates or of low quality; moderation concerns
Usability gaps like not knowing how to change location and lack of map zoom

Recent reviews

my daughter and I check the alerts every night. I like the photo share feature!

Ja*****, 2026-05-17

this app is good 👍

Si*****, 2026-04-02

Gives notifications of upcoming aurora activity. Has a handy feature to upload photos so others can see what you're seeing and give a sense of the activity for that day. The free version does the job and there's no pop-up ads or annoying nags to get premium so recommended for those trying to chase auroras.