# Yahoo! Mail Notifier

> Notifies you when new emails arrived in your Yahoo! Mail box

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `yahoo-mail-notifier-we`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** def00111
- **Category:** appearance,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 1,002
- **Weekly downloads:** 21
- **Rating:** 4.78 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-30
- **First published:** 2019-11-16
- **Size:** 50 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yahoo-mail-notifier-we/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/def00111/yahoo-mail-notifier/issues](https://github.com/def00111/yahoo-mail-notifier/issues)

## Description

**Yahoo! Mail Notifier** is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to provide instant alerts when new emails arrive in your Yahoo! Mail inbox. Unlike other add-ons that load entire webpages, this notifier fetches only minimal data (in kilobytes), making it fast and efficient, saving both bandwidth and time.

To use this extension, ensure you are logged into your Yahoo! account. Additionally, if you enable the "Show mail preview popup" setting, you can conveniently open Yahoo! Mail in a new tab by middle-clicking the toolbar icon. This extension enhances your email checking experience by keeping you promptly informed without unnecessary delays or data consumption.

Download it from the Chrome Web Store and enjoy seamless Yahoo! Mail notifications.

*Icon by Freepik from Flaticon.*

## Rankings

- #3,300 — Overall
- #89 — Alerts & Updates
- #11 — yahoo
- #21 — mail
- #37 — hotmail
- #118 — email

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `alarms`
- `menus`
- `storage`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `https://mail.yahoo.com/`
- `notifications`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: yahoo.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users praise the add-on for reliably notifying new mail, showing unread counts (including linked accounts) and providing quick access. Several reviews also note the developer keeps it updated. The main recurring problem is a connection/login error marked by a '?' icon (and some dislike the '?' indicator vs the previous 'x').

### Pros

- Reliably notifies you of new Yahoo Mail so you don't have to check manually.
- Can monitor specific folders/inboxes and shows unread counts (including other accounts connected to Yahoo).
- Simple quick-access button/icon for opening mail; lightweight and easy to use.
- Actively maintained — users note updates and fixes from the developer.

### Cons

- Occasional login/connection problems: icon changes to a '?' and reports not logged in (stops working) — mentioned by multiple users.
- The notifier icon/state can be confusing (some users preferred the previous 'x' indicator over the '?' error symbol).

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