The latest articles on DEV Community by hipinplanks (@hipinplanks). https://dev.to/hipinplanks https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3806118%2Fc7e7a046-03b5-472e-b84f-1f6405fe9ec5.png https://dev.to/hipinplanks en hipinplanks Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:24 +0000 https://dev.to/hipinplanks/i-built-a-chrome-extension-that-alerts-you-when-roblox-profiles-change-19ei https://dev.to/hipinplanks/i-built-a-chrome-extension-that-alerts-you-when-roblox-profiles-change-19ei <p>Roblox profiles change frequently, but Roblox itself doesn’t notify you when something updates.</p> <p>For example, if someone changes their username, updates their friend list, or modifies their inventory, the only way to notice is by manually checking their profile.</p> <p>That becomes tedious very quickly.</p> <p>So I built a small Chrome extension called <strong>RoTrail</strong> that sends alerts when Roblox profiles change.</p> <p>The Problem</p> <p>Roblox currently does not provide built-in notifications for profile updates.</p> <p>If you want to know when a profile changes, you usually have to:</p> <ul> <li>Manually refresh profiles</li> <li>Use scripts or custom API checks</li> <li>Or just hope you notice the change</li> </ul> <p>This is inconvenient, especially if you follow multiple profiles.</p> <p>The Solution</p> <p>RoTrail solves this by automatically checking profile data and sending alerts when something changes.</p> <p>Instead of refreshing pages constantly, you simply receive a notification.</p> <p>The extension can alert you when:</p> <ul> <li>usernames change</li> <li>friends are added or removed</li> <li>inventory activity occurs</li> </ul> <h2> How It Works </h2> <p>The extension runs in the background and periodically checks publicly available Roblox profile data.</p> <p>When a change is detected, it sends a browser notification.</p> <p>Setup is simple:</p> <ol> <li>Install the extension</li> <li>Add a Roblox username</li> <li>Enable alerts</li> </ol> <p>After that, RoTrail handles everything automatically.</p> <h2> Why I Built It </h2> <p>I wanted a simple way to stay informed about Roblox profile updates without constantly checking profiles manually.</p> <p>This tool is especially useful for:</p> <ul> <li>Roblox players</li> <li>collectors</li> <li>traders</li> <li>anyone interested in profile updates</li> </ul> <p>Try It</p> <p>Website<br> <a href="https://rotrail.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://rotrail.net</a></p> <p>Chrome Extension<br> <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/rotrail/aafaebkdpnlbjofagocjhpcmpndefnme" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/rotrail/aafaebkdpnlbjofagocjhpcmpndefnme</a></p> <p>Feedback and suggestions are welcome.</p> javascript productivity gamedev webdev