DoNotNotify

What is DoNotNotify?

DoNotNotify is an open-source notification manager for Android that allows users to filter and control app notifications through advanced rules and patterns. The application processes all notifications offline without sending data to external servers or tracking user activity. The tool addresses a common frustration with Android's notification system: while the OS provides channel-based controls, many applications either bypass these settings or send notifications through single channels to circumvent user preferences. DoNotNotify enables users to create custom filtering rules based on app names, message content, or regular expressions, allowing them to block unwanted notifications while preserving important alerts. Key features include regex-based filtering for precise control, an offline-first approach that keeps sensitive information like OTPs and personal messages on-device, and a straightforward interface for managing notification rules. The application is designed for users who want granular control over which notifications reach them without relying on cloud services or external processing. As an open-source project available free of charge, DoNotNotify targets Android users frustrated with notification abuse and those concerned about privacy when managing their digital interruptions. It functions as an advanced notification firewall, giving users the ability to enforce their own notification preferences regardless of how applications attempt to bypass standard Android controls.