FAQ

Nowly is a browser extension that automatically updates your Discord status (Rich Presence) with what you are watching on your favorite streaming platforms. It consists of a Chromium extension, a Windows native messaging host, and a website. The entire project is open source and free.

Yes, Nowly is completely free. The project is developed by two people in their spare time. If you wish to support the project, you can make a donation via Ko-fi, but this is entirely optional — all features are and will remain free.

Installation is a two-step process:
Step 1: install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: download and run the Windows installer (the native application that communicates with Discord).
Once both are installed, Nowly runs automatically in the background. No further configuration is needed.

Nowly currently supports YouTube, Twitch, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Prime Video.

New platforms are regularly added through extension updates. These presences are built by both the core team and community contributors. Anyone can propose or create a new presence — check the GitHub repository to get involved.

Head over to the library for the full list and the development status of each presence.

The native application communicates directly with the Discord client on your computer via a Windows named pipe (IPC). No data passes through our servers. Nowly simply sends your current activity information (title, platform, duration) to Discord, which displays it on your profile.

No. Everything is processed locally on your machine. The extension detects content in your browser and passes it to the native application, which sends it directly to Discord via local communication. None of your personal data or activity is sent to our servers. Only aggregated statistics (installation count, rating) are stored for each presence.

Several possible reasons:

• Is Discord running on your computer?
• Is the Nowly native application installed and running?
• Is the extension enabled in your browser?
• Is the presence for your platform installed from the library?

You can also open the extension's side panel to view debug messages.

To uninstall the extension, right-click the Nowly icon in your browser and select 'Remove from Chrome'. To uninstall the native application, run the uninstaller program available in the installation folder or use the Windows Control Panel.

Yes, the complete source code of Nowly is available on GitHub. You can browse the code, suggest improvements, report bugs, or contribute to the project's development.