Prolific Assistant
Monitors https://prolific.com/ for new studies.
Prolific Assistant - Firefox Add-On for Monitoring Prolific Studies
"Prolific Assistant" is a Firefox extension designed to monitor Prolific.com for new studies. It alerts users with desktop notifications whenever a new study appears and displays the number of available studies directly on the extension icon. Users can customize check intervals, select their preferred alert sound, and adjust the alert volume.
Add-on stats
By: Prolific
Creation date: 2017-05-03
Weekly download count: 162
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- notifications
- alarms
- storage
- identity
- offscreen
Host permissions:
- https://*.prolific.co/*
- https://*.prolific.com/*
Size: 1.22M
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Add-on summary
This is an extension designed to monitor https://www.prolific.com/ for new studies and alert you when it finds them.
Features
- Desktop notification for every new study found.
- Displays how many studies are available on the extension icon.
- Shows the last time studies were checked for.
Settings
- Check Interval: How often to check for studies in seconds (60+).
- Alert Sound: The type of sound you want when a new study is found (none, voice, choice of 5 different sounds).
- Alert Volume: The volume level for the alert sound (0-100).
Permissions
- Read and change your data on all prolific.com sites (needed to be able to check for studies)
- Read your browser history (needed to open a prolific tab)
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- When it works, it's decent and can help find studies.
- Users appreciate the functionality for being a useful tool at times.
- Some users are satisfied with its basic operation.
Cons
- Logs users out frequently causing repeated logins.
- Does not check for studies regularly, leading to missed opportunities.
- Notifications are often late or not targeted to qualified studies.
- Issues with audio alerts and settings not functioning after updates.
Most mentioned
- Frequent logouts and requiring multiple logins.
- Inconsistent checking for studies.
- Problems after recent updates affecting usability.
- Notifications either non-targeted or late.
User reviews
Hasn't worked for a while, a window opens and then automatically closes when you try to log in
by IDevelopIAmADeveloper, 2024-12-20
by Moleboheng, 2024-11-24
When it works it's decent. Sometimes gets me into studies that are failing with "too high demand" on the main site. "When it works" is the key factor. Logs me out at random times with no warning, occasionally will not refresh whatsoever, for days until I finally open it and notice the last refresh date is "never". And will randomly reset my alert sound occasionally, missing even more studies until I check and change the settings from their defaults again.
Good idea, just left in a terrible state for far too long.
by Jacksaur, 2024-10-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Prolific Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Prolific Assistant is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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