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Remove notification & TTL

The Remove Notification & TTL feature allows you to control the duration and visibility of push notifications. This ensures notifications remain relevant while preventing outdated messages from being displayed. This feature is optional and is enabled when the user toggles the Notification Duration option.

Features

Alert Wise Push Notifications offers powerful features, including notification removal and advanced TTL (Time-to-Live) management.

1. Notification Duration

  • Configure how long a notification remains active.
  • Supported only on Chrome 47+ and compatible browsers.
  • Option to Keep notification open until interaction, ensuring it remains visible until the user engages with it.

2. Notification Priority

  • Set the priority level of your push notifications to control how they appear on the user’s device:
  • Low – Non-intrusive, may be grouped with other notifications.
  • Normal – Standard visibility and behavior.
  • High – Immediate display with higher importance.

3. Web Push Topic

  • Define a Web Push Topic to allow stacking multiple related notifications instead of replacing them.
  • Example: Breaking news notifications can be grouped under a single topic instead of replacing earlier ones.

4. Time To Live (TTL)

  • TTL defines how long a notification will be stored if the user’s device is offline.
  • Maximum TTL: 28 days.
  • If the TTL expires before the device comes online, the notification will not be delivered.

5. Notification Replacement & Removal

  • Automatic Replacement: Web push notifications on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox will replace older unread notifications with the latest one.
  • Manual Removal: Notifications can be removed programmatically based on certain conditions.
  • Self-Destruction: You can set a timeout to remove notifications automatically after a specific period.

Settings

Configure the following settings to customize notification behavior:

  • Notification Duration – Toggle to enable/disable duration-based notifications.
  • Priority Level – Select notification priority (Low, Normal, High).
  • Web Push Topic – Group notifications under a common topic.
  • Expires in TTL (Time to Live) – Set the time a notification remains valid.
  • Replacement & Removal – Enable auto-replacement or set self-destruction time.

Remove notification & TTL

Benefits

  • Enhanced User Experience

    • Ensures users only receive relevant and timely notifications.
    • Prevents outdated notifications from cluttering the screen.

  • Improved Notification Management

    • Automatically replaces old unread notifications with new ones.
    • Allows notifications to expire if they are no longer useful.

  • Optimized Engagement

    • Increases the visibility of important messages with priority settings.
    • Keeps users engaged without overwhelming them with redundant alerts.

  • Efficient Resource Usage

    • Saves bandwidth by preventing unnecessary re-delivery of expired notifications.
    • Reduces server load by managing notification lifecycles effectively.

  • Better Offline Support

    • Stores notifications for up to 28 days if the device is offline.
    • Ensures users don’t miss critical updates when they come back online.

  • Customization & Flexibility

    • Allows businesses to define custom TTL, priority, and replacement strategies.
    • Supports Web Push Topics for grouping related notifications.

  • Increased User Retention

    • Avoids notification fatigue by removing outdated messages.
    • Keeps users engaged with meaningful and well-timed notifications.

This feature is optional and can be enabled using the Notification Duration toggle button. When activated, it applies the selected settings to sent notifications.