The Slack presence blog.

Everything you need to know about Slack's green dot, away status, the 30-minute timer, and how to keep your status active automatically — without a mouse jiggler.

Comparisons & tools

5 posts
Cloud Apps
Cloud App to Keep Slack Active and Green Status

Why cloud-based Slack presence tools beat mouse jigglers and desktop scripts — no laptop required.

Comparison
Apps That Keep Slack Active and Green Status

A side-by-side look at the apps that keep your Slack active and green — what works, what gets you flagged.

2026 Edition
Apps That Keep Slack Active Green Status (2026)

The 2026 roundup of apps that keep Slack active green status — updated for new Slack timeouts and tools.

2026 Edition
Cloud App to Keep Slack Active Green Status (2026)

The 2026 guide to the cloud apps that keep Slack active and green — what makes them work without a device.

Showdown
Apps That Keep Slack Active Green: Mouse Jiggler vs Cloud (2026)

Mouse jigglers used to be the gold standard for Slack status 2026. Here's what replaces them — and why.

Guides & explainers

6 posts
How-To
How to Keep Slack Active Automatically

Slack marks you away after 30 minutes of inactivity. Here's how to keep Slack active automatically — no app running, no browser tab needed.

Reference
How Long Does Slack Stay Active?

Slack marks you inactive after 30 minutes on desktop, or when you close the app on mobile. The exact timer, explained.

Reference
When Does Slack Show You as Away or Inactive?

Slack automatically sets you to Away after 30 minutes on desktop. Exactly when it happens, what triggers it, and how to prevent it.

Reference
Slack Status Icons Explained

Green dot, half-moon, Z, grey circle — a full guide to every Slack status icon and presence indicator.

Status
Slack Away Status: When It Gets Set and How to Stop It

When the Away status kicks in, what it looks like to others, and how to keep it from showing.

Status
Slack Active Status: How Slack Knows You're Online

The full breakdown of how Slack determines if you're active — desktop vs mobile, signals used, and where it falls down.

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