Battle.net Friend Alert

Chat & Communication

Alerts you when Battle.net friends switch WoW characters or games.

WoW 11.0.2 Needs Update

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Latest hour +0 Jun 2, 11 AM
Peak hour +0 Jun 4, 9 AM
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About this addon

What it does

Alerts you when Battle.net friends switch WoW characters or games.

Features

  • Uses Battle.net color, sound, game icons, and clickable names for an authentic Blizzard feel.
  • Does NOT interfere with options Interface > Battle.net > Online Friends | Offline Friends.

Slash Commands

  • /bnfa window <name> : Set the name of the window to use for alerts. Use "default" to reset to DEFAULT_CHAT_FRAME.
  • /bnfa flash <setting> on|off : Enable or disable chat tab flash on alert.
  • /bnfa favoritesonly <setting> on|off : Enable or disable alerts for favorited friends only.
  • /bnfa : Print commands listed above.
  • Use /bnfa window or /bnfa flash without parameters to print their current values.
  • Alternate /battlenetfriendalert

Why did you make this addon?

With the Battle.net App open after exiting games, many players are now in a perpetual online or away status. The online and offline in-game alerts no longer allow you to see when these friends start or stop playing.

Bugs & Suggestions

Please make sure you have the latest version and post into the Curse.com comments with details and if possible a screenshot. Thank you for taking the time to report an issue, it helps make the addon better for everyone.

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At-a-glance numbers

Performance highlights

  • Peaked at Hot #2638 on May 27, 2026.
  • Peaked at Rising #5969 on May 27, 2026.
  • Featured on the Hot list across 5 distinct weeks.
  • Shipped 1 release in the last 30 days.
  • Averaging 0 new downloads per day over the past week.

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