# Aurora Notifier

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.beebeetle.auroranotifier](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.beebeetle.auroranotifier)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.beebeetle.auroranotifier`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Naturfakta AS
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 516,909
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (6,595 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-05
- **First published:** 2013-01-09
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Size:** 3.38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beebeetle.auroranotifier)
- **Website:** [https://auroranotifier.beebeetle.com/](https://auroranotifier.beebeetle.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://auroranotifier.beebeetle.com/privacy.html](https://auroranotifier.beebeetle.com/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #98,361 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.beebeetle.auroranotifier.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.beebeetle.auroranotifierplus.PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.beebeetle.auroranotifier)