Want to know when your friend comes online? When does your team start streaming? By default, Discord does notify you when your friend’s status changes. But with the help of the FriendNotifications plugin from BetterDiscord, you can set up custom notifications for specific friends and statuses. Here’s how to get started.
⚠️ Warning: BetterDiscord violates Discord’s terms of service. However, the BetterDiscord team states that only certain plugins are against Discord’s terms, and FriendNotifications is not specifically flagged. Proceed at your own risk.
Step 1: Install BetterDiscord
Before using FriendNotifications, you need to install BetterDiscord.
- Visit the BetterDiscord website and download the installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the installation steps.
- Restart Discord to activate BetterDiscord.
For detailed guidance, check our guide on how to install BetterDiscord.
Step 2: Get the FriendNotifications Plugin
Once BetterDiscord is installed, you need to add the FriendNotifications plugin. The process is straightforward.
- Open Discord and go to User Settings > BetterDiscord > Plugins.
- If you don’t see any plugins, click on Open Plugin Store.
- Search for FriendNotifications and click Download.
- Click Download again to confirm.
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Step 3: Set Up Custom Notifications
Now that the plugin is installed, you can configure it to send notifications when friends change their status. Click the Settings icon next to the plugin to access customization options.
In the Settings menu, you can fine-tune when and how you receive notifications:
- Set when to receive notifications and how long they should stay on screen.
- Customize what appears in the notification including the notification message.
- Set unique notification sounds to distinguish alerts more easily.
You can choose which status changes trigger notifications for all your friends. For example, if you want to be notified when any of your friends start streaming, just enable the ‘Streaming’ option. You can set notifications for:
- Online
- Offline
- Idle
- Do Not Disturb (DND)
- Playing
- Streaming
- Listening
- Screensharing
- Mobile
- Custom
If you only want notifications for particular friends or specific statuses, you can do that too. Just select the friend and the status to receive precise alerts. If the person you want to track is not on your friend list, use the Add New Stranger option to input their username. This way, you’ll also get notified about their status changes.
With the FriendNotifications plugin, you can always stay updated on your friends’ Discord activity. This plugin only works on Discord’s Windows, Mac, and Linux apps—not on the web or mobile versions. If you want more control over your Discord experience, this plugin is a must-try.
