HTML5 Web Push Notifications for trending HN stories in Chrome
HTML5 Web Push Notifications for trending HN stories in Chrome launched on August 7, 2015 with 13 votes, #1,465 of 3,588 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
This Chrome extension sends web push notifications about trending Hacker News stories. It alerts users to popular posts as they gain traction on the site. The tool is designed for Hacker News readers who want to stay updated on breaking stories without constantly checking the site. Push notifications deliver real-time updates directly to the browser, making it easy to catch trending discussions as they happen.
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