X-notifier, also known as WebMail Notifier, is a powerful Firefox add-on designed to keep you informed about your webmail accounts. It checks for unread emails from multiple providers, including Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, and others. With its user-friendly interface, you can easily manage notifications for various accounts, ensuring you never miss an important message.
Supporting a wide range of email services, X-notifier allows users to efficiently monitor their inboxes right from their browser. Although the latest version (4.0) has some changes that affect user scripts, you can still enjoy a seamless experience with essential notifications at your fingertips. Whether you're a busy professional or someone who simply loves staying organized, X-notifier is the perfect tool to enhance your email management.
- tabs
- notifications
- cookies
- storage
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- https://mail.google.com/
- https://mail.yahoo.com/
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User reviews
- Useful for multiple email accounts
- Has been reliable over the years
- Recent updates have improved functionality
- Inconsistent support for Hotmail and Outlook accounts
- Certain email services not supported (e.g., Yandex Mail, Zoho Mail)
- Occasional failures due to API changes
- Hotmail support issues
- Long-term user satisfaction
- Need for more email service compatibility
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
X-notifier (for Gmail,Hotmail,Yahoo,AOL ...) requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
X-notifier (for Gmail,Hotmail,Yahoo,AOL ...) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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