Live Discord Rich Presence
Displays titles, artwork, timestamps, and playback state in Discord as the page changes.
Nowly
Nowly is a browser extension and local desktop bridge that turns activity from supported websites into live Discord Rich Presence. It helps people share what they are watching, listening to, playing, or doing in browser-based work without sending that activity through Nowly's servers.
Real-time activity sharing for Discord
Nowly is a browser extension, desktop app, and library of platform-specific scripts that turns activity in supported websites into Discord Rich Presence. It can show what a user is watching, listening to, or playing, along with contextual details such as titles, artwork, timestamps, and playback state when a presence provides them.
The extension reads an installed site's browser tab, while the desktop app acts as the local bridge Discord accepts. Users choose individual presences from the library, allowing Nowly to update Discord without routing activity through Nowly's servers.
Key features
Browser-based detection
Reads activity from supported browser tabs and passes it to the local Nowly desktop app rather than to nowly.me.
Presence library
Provides a library where users can search, filter, and enable individual platform presences.
Signed, open-source scripts
Official presence scripts are verified before they run, and public scripts can be forked or submitted through the open-source project.
Desktop bridge
The local desktop bridge communicates with Discord and runs quietly in the background.
Cross-platform setup
Works with Chromium-based browsers and Firefox; the desktop app is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Use cases
Sharing video and livestream activity
Show the video, live stream, or playable session currently open in a browser so Discord contacts can see the user's active media context.
Tracking streaming sessions
Display the movie, series, documentary, or other supported title being watched, with playback details when available.
Making browser work visible
Expose browser-based work such as a Figma design, Notion page, GitHub pull request, or ChatGPT conversation as a current Discord activity.
Sharing music and gaming activity
Use platform-specific presences for music and games, including YouTube Music and supported gaming-related services, to share what is currently playing or viewed.
Customizing or extending coverage
Browse the public library and add only the sites relevant to a personal setup, or contribute a new presence through the open-source project.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Local activity flow: the site states that browsing activity stays on the user's PC and is sent to Discord locally.
- Granular control over sites: a presence runs only after the user installs it and can be removed when no longer wanted.
- Broad browser and operating-system coverage, including Chromium browsers, Firefox, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Automatic presence updates can include playback progress and state instead of a static activity label.
- The library and presence scripts are public, supporting browsing, filtering, and community contributions.
Cons
- The documented workflow requires both the browser extension and the desktop app; the extension alone cannot update Discord.
- Support is presence-specific, and the current service list is maintained in the library rather than described as a fixed integration set.
- The Windows desktop build may trigger a SmartScreen warning because it is unsigned.
FAQ
How do I set up Nowly?
Install the Nowly extension from the Chrome Web Store or use Firefox, install and run the Nowly desktop app, then add a supported presence such as YouTube, Netflix, or Twitch from the library. Keep the Discord desktop app open and visit the supported site to check the status.
Does Nowly send my activity to its servers?
No. The extension sends title and activity information to the Nowly desktop app, and the desktop app sends the status to Discord locally. The site states that activity does not go through Nowly's servers and that analytics are optional and off by default.
Which services does Nowly support?
The library is the current source for supported presences. Examples shown include YouTube, YouTube Music, Netflix, Disney+, Twitch, CANAL+, Cinepulse, TikTok, and Prime Video. The library lists 41 presences across categories, but support and capabilities vary by presence.
Which platforms and browsers are supported?
The desktop app is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The published Windows requirements specify Windows 10 or 11, a 64-bit x64 system, the Discord desktop app, and a Chromium browser or Firefox.
Do I need the desktop app as well as the extension?
The browser extension alone is not enough for Discord status updates. The desktop app provides the local bridge that Discord accepts, so both components are part of the documented setup.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Discord Rich Presence
- Primary workflow
- Browser extension → desktop app → Discord
- Browsers
- Chromium browsers and Firefox
- Desktop platforms
- Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Library
- 41 presences listed across multiple categories
- Data handling
- Activity stays on the user's PC; optional analytics are off by default
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