Discord: How to Get Notified When Friends Come Online or Begin Streaming

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 violatesDiscord’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.

For detailed guidance, check our guide onhow to install BetterDiscord.

Step 2: Get the FriendNotifications Plugin

Once BetterDiscord is installed, you need to add the FriendNotifications plugin. The process is straightforward.

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Step 3: Set Up Custom Notifications

Now that the plugin is installed, you may 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:

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:

If you only want notifications for particular friends or specific statuses, you’re able to 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 theAdd New Strangeroption to input their username. This way, you’ll also get notified about their status changes.

With the FriendNotifications plugin, you’re able to 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.

Ravi Teja KNTS

Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.

Discord: How to Get Notified When Friends Come Online or Begin Streaming