Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange

Real-time desktop notifications for the Stack Exchange.

Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange - Real-Time Inbox Alerts

'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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Extension stats

By: Rob W

Users: 404

-9

Rating: 4.87

(15)

Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2021-09-15)

Creation date: 2019-02-27

Permissions:

https://api.stackexchange.com/*
notifications
storage
tabs

Size: 27.27K

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

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 42,317 ▼ 555

Other rankings

#25472 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 764 #53 in exchange keyword 10 ▼ 18 #191 in notification keyword 10 ▼ 65 #230 in firefox keyword 46 ▲ 20 #296 in inbox keyword 19 ▲

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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!

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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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