# Open Notifications

> This app open the status bar (notification bar) when this app turn on.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.neap.openstatusbar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.neap.openstatusbar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.neap.openstatusbar`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NEAP.JP
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 87,989
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (557 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2015-10-04
- **First published:** 2011-09-26
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.neap.openstatusbar)
- **Website:** [http://neap.jp/](http://neap.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://android.neap.jp/privacy-policy/](https://android.neap.jp/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Open Notifications** is a handy Chrome extension designed to open the status bar (notification bar) immediately when activated. Ideal for quick access, it allows users to effortlessly pull down the notification panel with one hand. The extension supports registration on the home screen and launcher, enhancing usability across devices.

Updated to support Android 4.2.2 and later with speed improvements and a new widget feature, Open Notifications ensures fast startup and smooth performance. In addition, there's an upgraded version called "OPEN NOTIFICATIONS+MEMO" that combines note-taking with notifications. Please note, some models like Galaxy series & Android 5.x may have unsupported features. This tool streamlines your notification bar access, boosting productivity and ease of use.

## Rankings

- #233,701 — Overall

## Review summary

### Pros

- Effectively opens the notification panel, especially for users with screen issues.
- Light on memory usage.
- Simple and straightforward functionality.
- Works on older Android versions.

### Cons

- Slow response time to open notifications.
- Issues with opening notifications multiple times in a row.
- Some users reported bugs, such as a delay after updates.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Open Notifications+MEMO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.neap.openstatusmemo) — 16,718 users, 5.00 / 5
- [Open Notifications 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.neap.opennotifications) — 85,782 users, 4.38 / 5
- [Notification Open App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonremote.openapponnotification) — 42,078 users, 3.74 / 5
- [Navbar Notifications Button](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.phonephreak.loopbutton) — 22,048 users, 4.13 / 5
- [Notification Open App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonremote.openapponnotificationplus) — 3,523 users, 4.60 / 5
- [Accessibility Support Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.east_hino.accessibility_shortcut) — 110,986 users, 4.38 / 5
- [Open other apps while talking.](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yasoo7964.whenbusy) — 49 users
- [Simple Memo on Status Bar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wan.util.barmemo) — 77,067 users, 4.56 / 5
- [ステータスバーオープン（StatusBarOpenPlus）](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.kazupinklady.statusbaropenplus) — 625 users
- [Notes on Notify bar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yasoo7964.pdmemo) — 110 users
- [Noti Open](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.syp.notiopen) — 14 users
- [Smart Notify Unlocker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kuma.smartnotifyunlock) — 9,981 users, 3.71 / 5

---

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