# SubAlert for Frontline Ed

> Job Alerts & Booking for Frontline Education Absence Management (formerly Aesop)

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.substitutealert`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SubstituteAlert Inc
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 142,546
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (3,529 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-20
- **First published:** 2012-07-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.substitutealert)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.subalert.com/standalone/privacy](https://www.subalert.com/standalone/privacy)

## Description

**SubAlert for Frontline Ed** streamlines substitute teaching by sending instant job alerts via app notifications, texts, calls, desktop alerts, or emails whenever a job becomes available on Frontline Education™ Absence Management (formerly Aesop®).

With SubAlert, you can quickly book jobs, view detailed job information, and access teacher notes all with a single click. The extension auto-syncs your confirmed jobs to your Google Calendar and offers customizable filters that ensure you only receive alerts for preferred job types. It also provides GPS directions to job locations and allows easy rejection of unwanted jobs.

Ideal for substitutes working across multiple districts, SubAlert consolidates all your Frontline Education™ Absence Management accounts in one place and highlights any scheduling conflicts to prevent overbooking. This extension is officially approved by Frontline Education™ and is compatible with various substitute teacher systems, including Aesop Online, Jobulator, Kelly Educational Staffing, and more.

## Rankings

- #187,119 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.substitutealert.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise SubAlert for fast, reliable job alerts and up-to-date postings, with several noting it often beats Frontline in speed and easy usability. The service is seen as dependable and well-supported, with customers appreciating diverse notification channels and overall positive results. However, recurring concerns include stability and reliability (some say it's barely working at times), notification gaps (missed alerts due to no sound/vibration), missing features (calendar, inbox, help center), delays between Frontline and SubAlert, and occasional account/app access issues.

### Pros

- Very fast job alerts (often faster than Frontline)
- Reliable with strong customer service (refunds offered when issues occurred)
- Up-to-date information and increased job availability
- Easy to use and dependable
- Multiple notification channels improve visibility

### Cons

- Stability/reliability issues; the app can feel broken or unreliable at times
- Notifications not reliably alerting (sound/vibration) leading to missed slots
- Missing essential features (calendar view, inbox, help center) and limited alert customization
- Delays between Frontline postings and SubAlert leading to lost opportunities
- Uninstall/reinstall and access problems; some users cannot get back into the app

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