[GH-ISSUE #21581] feat: Unread Message Indicator #35053

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GiteaMirror · 2026-04-25T09:15:43-05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-25 09:15:43 -05:00

Originally created by @daniporr on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21581

Check Existing Issues

I have searched for all existing open AND closed issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request.

Verify Feature Scope

I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions.

Problem Description

When a message is sent to a channel you are a member of, and you have the Open WebUI window minimised or are on a different tab, if you miss the notification or have them disabled, you will not be alerted of the new message.

Desired Solution you'd like

A change in the window icon (favicon) or in the window title, visible even when minimised, would alert the user of a new message. This feature may be optional, controlled by a specific configuration setting that users can enable.

Alternatives Considered

Making the window blink would be even better, though I'm unsure if that is possible.

Additional Context

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Originally created by @daniporr on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/21581 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched for all existing **open AND closed** issues and discussions for similar requests. I have found none that is comparable to my request. ### Verify Feature Scope - [x] I have read through and understood the scope definition for feature requests in the Issues section. I believe my feature request meets the definition and belongs in the Issues section instead of the Discussions. ### Problem Description When a message is sent to a channel you are a member of, and you have the Open WebUI window minimised or are on a different tab, if you miss the notification or have them disabled, you will not be alerted of the new message. ### Desired Solution you'd like A change in the window icon (favicon) or in the window title, visible even when minimised, would alert the user of a new message. This feature may be optional, controlled by a specific configuration setting that users can enable. ### Alternatives Considered Making the window blink would be even better, though I'm unsure if that is possible. ### Additional Context _No response_

GiteaMirror closed this issue

2026-04-25 09:15:44 -05:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-25 09:15:45 -05:00

@pr-validator-bot commented on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026):

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Please update the title to reflect the content of your issue.

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@pr-validator-bot commented on GitHub (Feb 19, 2026): # ⚠️ Invalid Issue Title Hey @daniporr, please provide a descriptive title for your issue. Titles that are empty, very short (under 10 characters), or generic (like "issue:" or "feat:") make it difficult for volunteer contributors to understand and triage issues. Please update the title to reflect the content of your issue. --- # ⚠️ Missing Issue Title Prefix @daniporr, your issue title is missing a prefix (e.g., `bug:`, `feat:`, `docs:`). Please update your issue title to include one of the following prefixes: - **bug**: Bug report or error you've encountered - **feat**: Feature request or enhancement suggestion - **docs**: Documentation issue or improvement request - **question**: Question about usage or functionality - **help**: Request for help or support Example: `bug: Login fails when using special characters in password`

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-25 09:15:46 -05:00

@daniporr commented on GitHub (Feb 20, 2026):

@Classic298 I don't see anywhere in #8050, and didn't see when I searched before opening this issue, the feature I mentioned in this issue.

Are you going to add it there?

@daniporr commented on GitHub (Feb 20, 2026): @Classic298 I don't see anywhere in #8050, and didn't see when I searched before opening this issue, the feature I mentioned in this issue. Are you going to add it there?

GiteaMirror commented

2026-04-25 09:15:47 -05:00

@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Feb 20, 2026):

@daniporr i didn't close it because it necessarily already existed there but because we use those main feature tickets to track ideas related to that feature under one central issue.

Feel free to post it there.

Therefore this was marked as duplicate

@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Feb 20, 2026): @daniporr i didn't close it because it necessarily already existed there but because we use those main feature tickets to track ideas related to that feature under one central issue. Feel free to post it there. Therefore this was marked as duplicate

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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#35053