PageNow

Share what you are reading in real-time with your friends and start contextual conversations.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-16
Users: 28
Rating: 5.00 (6)
Version: 1.30 (Last updated: 2021-12-15)
Creation date: 2021-11-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • alarms
Size: 1.28M

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Extension summary

  • Privacy and security are the highest priority for PageNow. We only collect addresses and titles of websites that a user shares.
  • For transparency, we have made the entire source code of PageNow public at https://github.com/PageNow.

On PageNow, you share the page you are reading and see what page your friends are reading in real-time. You can enjoy natural and contextual social interaction by looking at how your friends are spending time. PageNow helps friends reconnect by providing live activity-based conversation starters.

PageNow provides two main functionalities. The first feature is "Pages." It shows your friends' current activities by listing the domains and titles of websites your friends are on. In the extension background, you update your friends when you open a new page or switch pages. To solve the privacy problem, you can build an allow-list or a deny-list to have full control of the websites you would like to share or block. The second feature is "Chats," a messaging component. It lets you start conversations directly through PageNow and make your conversations relevant to what you are doing right now.

PageNow is a perfect solution for people who like to show what they are reading/watching and for people who are curious about what their friends are doing. It is a social service that incorporates the fundamental nature of social interactions.

User reviews

Super cool to see what friends are interested in reading! Also great for sharing things I find quickly and casually. Fast updates are always bringing new helpful features!
by Evan Yeh, 2021-12-21

this is pretty fancy, really good after i got my friends to use it too
by Jim, 2021-11-20

One of the most fun extensions that I've seen recently! 5-star without a doubt. You can share the websites that you're on with your friends, and also check out what sites they're looking at. The chat functionality is simple and easy to use.
by Terry Kwon, 2021-11-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PageNow requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

PageNow may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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