alarms — what this Chrome extension permission allows
Schedule its own code to run later.
alarms
Schedule its own code to run later.
| Reach | Local to the extension |
| Shown at install | No visible warning |
| Extensions in this catalog | 24 |
What it actually reaches
Schedules the extension's own code to run later, at an interval or at a set time. Under Manifest V3 service workers are shut down when idle, so this is how an extension wakes itself back up.
Why an extension would ask for it
Periodic checks, sync and reminders need it. It reaches no data — it only controls when the extension's own code runs.
How to judge it
A permission on its own says little. What matters is whether it fits what the extension is for: a note-taking tool that reads every page you visit is worth a second look, while an ad blocker that does the same is doing its job. Read the permission next to the extension's stated purpose, and check the host list beside it.
Extensions that request it
From this catalog, ordered by install count.
RoPro - Enhance Your Roblox Experience
The perfect tool for players & traders. RoPro adds dozens of useful features to Roblox.
Super Video Speed Controller
Adjust playback speed for any video. Video speed controller for your videos
Screenity - Screen Recorder & Annotation Tool
The free and privacy-friendly screen recorder for everyone. Capture, annotate, edit videos and more - all with no sign in needed.
Talk & Comment - Voice notes anywhere
Voice notes for classrooms and teams. Give feedback students actually hear.
Timer for Google Chrome™
Countdown, alarm clock, stopwatch and Pomodoro timers that keep running even when the tab is closed.
Image Formatter: Save Image As Type
Image Formatter: Simplify Saving – PNG, JPG, WEBP Options from Context Menu
VertiTab – Vertical Tab Manager | Sessions, AI Groups & Bookmark Sync
Manage all your tabs & bookmarks from a sidebar. Tree view, workspaces, one-click save & restore, organize everything across devic
BullVPN - VPN Proxy Unlock Website & Security
BullVPN - VPN Proxy Access websites blocked in your country or company.
IExporter - Follower Export Tool
One click to export Instagram Followers and Following to CSV or Excel for analysis.
NexusMods Bypass
Simplifies Nexus Mods downloads, manages collection download queues, and keeps a local history of completed files.
Tablingo: Live AI Subtitle Translator
Real-time AI subtitles and live translation for any web video. 75 languages. Free trial, no signup required.
Incognito This Tab For Chrome
Open current tab in an Chrome incognito Mode. Press Alt+O Chrome hidden mode
MailMerge for Office™ | Easily send personalized emails in Outlook & OWA
MailMerge for Office 365™ | Send Personalized Mass Emails Effortlessly in Outlook & OWA
Adblock for YouTube | TubeShield
Adblock for YouTube or YouTube Adblocker Blocks all ads and provides a clean, uninterrupted video streaming experience.
FollowNet VPN
Secure browser proxy for Chrome. One-click protection, regional servers, traffic stats, and private browsing.
Comfortable NU
Comfortable NU is a Web browser extension for managing assignments and quizzes on Sakai LMS for Nagoya University.
