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.

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By: Rob W

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Users: 483 ▼ -9

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

Email: ro*****@robwu.nl

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 38914 ▼ 337

Other rankings

#26024 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 70

#57 in exchange keyword 19

#153 in notification keyword 24 ▲ 6

#228 in inbox keyword 26 ▲ 1

#234 in receive keyword 28 ▲ 12

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Summary

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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:

User reviews

Does what it's supposed to do

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!

Bean, 2020-03-02

Simply great to receive instant notifications of follow-up!

Or Schiro, 2016-04-09

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Safety

Risk impact

Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.