AppNotifier

Name: AppNotifier
Rating: 4.5 (2787 reviews)
Author: Braden Farmer

By: Braden Farmer App

Restore Google Play's missing app update notifications

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

189,503 ▲ 51

Data as of 2026-08-05

Rating:

4.50 +2

(2,787)

Version:

1.2.5

Last updated: 2025-05-24

Ranking

#161,181 ▼ 156

Overall

Features & Capabilities

AppNotifier is a reliable Chrome extension designed to restore the missing app update and app install notifications that were removed from Google Play. It ensures users receive timely alerts whenever an app is newly installed or updated on their Android device.

Key Features:

Get notifications every time an app is newly installed or updated.
Option to choose notifications for apps from Google Play or sideloaded apps.

Limitations:

There may be a short delay between app download and notification due to detection method.
Notifications rely on app data from your device, which may differ from Google Play listings.

AppNotifier fills the gap left by the removal of Play Store's update notifications, helping users stay informed about their device's app changes.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

By:

Braden Farmer

Downloads:

189,503 51

Rating:

4.50

(2,787) 2 new ratings

Version:

1.2.5 Last updated: 2025-05-24

Version code:

Creation date:

2020-01-20

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES Very high risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
com.farmerbb.appnotifier.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

1.11MB

Email:

fa*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 161,181 ▼ 156

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Braden Farmer

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.appnotifier

Email:

fa*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/farmerbb/AppNotifier

User Reviews

AppNotifier is well-liked for restoring app installation and update notifications removed by Google, providing useful security insights and ease of use. However, users frequently experience inconsistent notifications, a lack of customization options like whitelists, no notification history, and missed notifications for system apps. Reliability varies among devices, and users express desire for enhanced features and better developer support.

Pros

Effectively notifies users of app installations and updates, restoring a functionality removed by Google.
Simple, clean, and easy to use interface without ads, providing essential notifications.
Helpful for monitoring auto-updates, especially when auto-update settings are off.
Positive security features, providing peace of mind against unauthorized installations.
Open-source and community appreciated for fulfilling a needed gap in Android app monitoring.

Cons

Inconsistent notifications on some devices, sometimes failing to notify about app updates or installs.
Lack of features such as whitelist/blacklist to customize notifications for specific apps.
No history feature to view past notifications, limiting user tracking over time.
Issues with notifications after updating pre-installed or system apps, which are sometimes missed.
Some users find the app less reliable on certain phone models and report no developer response to issues.

Recent reviews

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Ha*****, 2026-04-15

I have a Xiaomi device. Anyone who had a Xiaomi device knows the torture of finding new apps on your phone that are now system apps you cannot even force stop. I had this happen to me several months ago where a very offensive app appeared on my phone called Games Centre. The System App Updater silently updates it but hides the visual history from you. This App Notifier is the only app I have found which tells me in real time when these apps get updated. I can't thank this app developer enough.