Prevents Slack from automatically switching to Away status after a period of inactivity.
Users
103
+19 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#84K
#70K among extensions
Version
1.2.0
updated 26 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:103 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About Keep Slack Awake
Keeps your Slack status active and online by preventing automatic away detection while Slack is open in your browser.
Key Features
- Automatically keeps your Slack status set to "Active"
- Works silently in the background — no manual interaction needed
- Lightweight with minimal resource usage
- Only activates on Slack tabs — does not affect other websites
Perfect For
- Remote workers who switch between multiple monitors and applications
- Professionals on external video calls who want to stay reachable on Slack
- Anyone who finds Slack's aggressive away timer disruptive
Privacy First
- This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. It operates entirely within your browser and only interacts with Slack web pages. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking.
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
−2
−1.9%
0
0.00
30 days
+19
+22.6%
0
0.00
6 months
+84
+442.1%
0
0.00
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Keep Slack Awake appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change