Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange

Real-time desktop notifications for the Stack Exchange.
What is Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange?
'Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange' is a Chrome extension designed for those active on Stack Exchange. Users get real-time desktop notifications for their Stack Exchange inbox. The extension includes options to keep notifications active even when Chrome is closed, stop notifications whenever the user wants to, and displays unread message count on its button. Users can also disable desktop notifications and view their StackExchange inbox directly from the extension. To start receiving notifications, users need to request an API token post installation.

Extension stats

By: Rob W
Users: 438 ▲ 5
Rating: 4.87 (15)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2021-09-15)
Creation date: 2019-02-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://api.stackexchange.com/*
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 27.27K

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Extension summary

Key features:

  • Real-time desktop notifications for the inbox of any user.
  • Configurable behaviour for clicking on the notification.
  • Opt-in to keep the extension running when Chrome is closed.
  • Don't want to receive notifications any more? Visit options and click on Stop.
  • Unread count displayed on button.
  • Desktop notifications can be disabled.
  • Your StackExchange inbox is shown in the panel at the extension button.

After installation, request an API token at the options page to get real-time notifications of new messages. Alternatively, only set a StackExchange ID without granting the token. (not recommended, because this token is needed for getting the unread count at any given time).

Permissions warnings:

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User reviews

Does what it's supposed to do
by Alina Kravchenko, 2021-05-14

Excellent. It's very useful. But I don't want to get notified by this extension while I'm in a Stack Exchange website because the website itself notifies me. Thanks!
by Bean, 2020-03-02

Simply great to receive instant notifications of follow-up!
by Robert Orzanna, 2016-04-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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