# Tab notifier

> Enables desktop notifications like in Chrome (e.g. Gmail, imo.im) and, if the site doesn't support them, it can notify new messages or updates detecting changes of the title (e.g. Hotmail, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter). Even if the browser is minimized!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-notifier](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-notifier)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tab-notifier`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Giuseppe Angelone
- **Category:** social-communication,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 353
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (43 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2011-12-12
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tab-notifier/)
- **Website:** [http://unusoft.it/blog/index.php/tab-notifier/tab-notifier-for-firefox-and-seamonkey/](http://unusoft.it/blog/index.php/tab-notifier/tab-notifier-for-firefox-and-seamonkey/)

## Description

**Tab Notifier** is a powerful browser extension that brings desktop notifications to your web browsing experience. It supports native Chrome desktop notifications (e.g., Gmail, imo.im) and can notify you of new messages or updates by detecting title changes in tabs even if the website lacks native support. This means you'll never miss important updates from popular sites like Hotmail, Yahoo, Facebook, or Twitter, even when your browser window is minimized.

The extension also exposes the Chrome desktop notifications API, allowing seamless integration with web pages and other add-ons. You can click on notifications to instantly open the relevant tab, enhancing your productivity and responsiveness. Additionally, advanced users can fine-tune notification animations and queue settings for a personalized experience. Tab Notifier is available for multiple browsers, including Chrome and Firefox as a WebExtension, ensuring wide compatibility.

## Rankings

- #6,237 — Overall
- #178 — Alerts & Updates
- #116 — tabellenkalkulation
- #132 — hotmail
- #151 — yahoo
- #161 — database

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `notifications`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tab-notifier)