Reddit Watcher

Watches subreddits for new posts, and notifies you when a new post is created.
What is Reddit Watcher?
Reddit Watcher is a Chrome extension that helps you stay on top of the newest posts in your favorite subreddits. It sends you notifications whenever a new post is found, keeping you informed and up to date.

Extension stats

Users: 16 ▼ -3
Rating: 4.00 (5)
Version: 1.13.1 (Last updated: 2016-03-30)
Creation date: 2016-03-29
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • http://reddit.com/*
  • https://reddit.com/*
  • alarms
  • storage
  • notifications
Size: 322.56K

Other platforms

Reddit post notifier (v6.3.1)
5.00 (11) 175
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Reddit Watcher is a simple extension that helps you stay on top of the "new", "rising" or "front page" sections of your favorite subreddits. You will receive a Chrome notification when a new post is found on the subreddits that you wish to track.

User reviews

Helps a lot, I really don't know why Reddit wouldn't just have an option like this on the website.
by Julian (eksboks148), 2021-01-08

Doesn't show notifications.
by M. Breslein, 2018-12-03

exactly what ive been looking for i hope you keep this updated whenever it breaks
by Popa Gandice, 2017-11-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reddit Watcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Reddit Watcher has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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