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.
Why cloud-based Slack presence tools beat mouse jigglers and desktop scripts — no laptop required.
ComparisonA side-by-side look at the apps that keep your Slack active and green — what works, what gets you flagged.
2026 EditionThe 2026 roundup of apps that keep Slack active green status — updated for new Slack timeouts and tools.
2026 EditionThe 2026 guide to the cloud apps that keep Slack active and green — what makes them work without a device.
ShowdownMouse jigglers used to be the gold standard for Slack status 2026. Here's what replaces them — and why.
Slack marks you away after 30 minutes of inactivity. Here's how to keep Slack active automatically — no app running, no browser tab needed.
ReferenceSlack marks you inactive after 30 minutes on desktop, or when you close the app on mobile. The exact timer, explained.
ReferenceSlack automatically sets you to Away after 30 minutes on desktop. Exactly when it happens, what triggers it, and how to prevent it.
ReferenceGreen dot, half-moon, Z, grey circle — a full guide to every Slack status icon and presence indicator.
StatusWhen the Away status kicks in, what it looks like to others, and how to keep it from showing.
StatusThe full breakdown of how Slack determines if you're active — desktop vs mobile, signals used, and where it falls down.
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