UnRead

Name: UnRead
Rating: 4.08 (4561 reviews)
Author: NeAr

By: NeAr

Read social chat with no effect on read status. UnRead Chat!

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Features & Capabilities

UnRead is a Chrome extension designed to let you read social chat messages without changing their read status, allowing you to stay informed discreetly when you prefer not to respond immediately. It supports a wide range of popular messaging platforms including LINE, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Twitter, Instagram, and more.

This tool operates by accessing notifications, enabling you to view messages without triggering 'read' receipts. It requires no root access and emphasizes privacy by not exporting data to external servers except for user-initiated backups. UnRead is especially useful when you want to monitor conversations subtly or retrieve 'unsent' messages. Setup involves enabling notification access for smooth operation, with comprehensive support resources available to troubleshoot any issues.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Privacy & Security

By:

NeAr

Downloads:

639,552 103

Rating:

4.08

(4,561) 1 ratings

Version:

4.1.27.G Last updated: 2024-11-01

Version code:

Creation date:

2016-04-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

11.27MB

Email:

ap*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 85,960 ▼ 249

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Developed by:

NeAr

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=near.app.unread

Email:

ap*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://sites.google.com/view/near-unread/

User Reviews

Users see UnRead as a useful tool for tracking unread messages across apps, but widespread reliability problems dominate feedback. Many reports cite messages not appearing or inconsistent operation across LINE, WhatsApp, and other apps. Pro/premium features are desired but upgrades often fail. Localization issues and a lack of language options add friction. Users frequently request enhancements like saving media. Overall, the app is valued when it works, but consistency and app-wide compatibility are the main sticking points.

Pros

Useful utility for monitoring unread messages across multiple apps (LINE, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.)
Appeals to users with a Pro/Premium version feature
Positive feedback from some users who report it works and is usable (e.g., "ใช้งานได้จริงครับ", "So far so good")
Overall positive sentiment from some reviews (brief positive notes like "Good" and thumbs up)

Cons

Reliability issues: messages do not consistently appear or update (e.g., "no messages showing up", "sometimes it works, most of the time it doesn't", "it did work but now it shows nothing")
Inconsistent compatibility with popular apps (LINE, WhatsApp) causing messages to be missed or not shown
Premium/Pro upgrade problems: upgrade does not work or pro features unavailable
Localization on boarding: language options lacking; user forced to English terms
Feature gaps and requests: inability to save media (photos/videos) and other improvements