Slack real names + handles

Display slack handles alongside real names.
What is Slack real names + handles?
Slack real names + handles is a Chrome extension that displays Slack handles alongside real names, making it easier to identify users on large community Slacks. Simply enable the 'Display real names instead of usernames' option in your preferences.

Extension stats

By: Joe Shaw
Users: 60 ▲ 5
Rating: 4.00 (3)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2016-06-07)
Creation date: 2016-06-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 11.20K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Display Slack handles alongside real names. This is especially useful on large community Slacks where you don't necessarily know everyone by handle.

Ensure that "Display real names instead of usernames" is checked in the "Messages & Media" section of your preferences.

User reviews

Doesn't work :-(
by A Google user, 2018-09-10

Cool idea. Extension works well, but you have to set it to display real names. if you have Slack set to display handles, it won't work.
by Matija Erceg, 2017-04-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Slack real names + handles requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Slack real names + handles has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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