For Microsoft Teams and Slack on the web

Stay green while you focus. Go away on your schedule.

Awayproof is a browser extension that keeps your Teams and Slack status Available while you read, think or take a call away from the keyboard. When your work day or lunch break starts, it steps aside and you go Away like normal.

Coming soon to Chrome Coming soon to Edge

No card needed for the trial. Works in Chrome, Brave, Edge and other Chromium browsers.

The problem

You're working. Your status says you're not.

Teams and Slack decide you're away when the mouse and keyboard go quiet. That works fine at a desk. It works badly when your job involves reading a long document, sketching on paper, thinking through a problem or taking a call on your phone.

A few minutes in, the green dot turns yellow. Colleagues assume you've stepped out, messages wait longer than they need to, and you end up nudging the mouse just to look present. Awayproof takes care of that, and only during the hours you choose.

  1. You open a 30-page spec and start reading.
  2. Teams switches you to Away. You're on page four.
  3. A teammate sees yellow and decides not to ask their question.
  4. With Awayproof, you'd have stayed green the whole time.
How it works

Three steps, then you can forget about it

Awayproof tells Teams and Slack the tab is still visible and in use, and sends the same small "I'm active" signal those web apps send when you move your mouse.

  1. Install the extension

    Add Awayproof to Chrome, Edge, Brave or another Chromium browser. The 7-day trial starts without a card.

  2. Open Teams or Slack in a tab

    Use teams.microsoft.com or app.slack.com as usual. The tab can sit in the background while you work elsewhere.

  3. Set your hours and breaks

    Pick when Awayproof should keep you online. Outside those times it stops, and you go Away the normal way.

Features

Small, focused, and under your control

No dashboards, no accounts to manage. A handful of settings that do one job well.

Teams and Slack, separately

Turn each service on or off on its own. Keep Teams green and let Slack do its own thing, or the other way round.

Work hours

Choose a start time, an end time and which weekdays count. Overnight shifts that cross midnight work too.

Breaks

Add as many break windows as you need, each with its own weekdays. During a break Awayproof steps back so you show as Away.

Keep computer awake

Optionally stops your computer from sleeping or auto-locking while Awayproof is active, so your session stays alive.

Status at a glance

The toolbar icon is green while Awayproof is keeping you online and grey when it's paused, like during a break or after hours.

Five languages

Available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, German and French.

Schedules and breaks

Online when you're working. Away when you're not.

Awayproof isn't meant to keep you green around the clock. You tell it when your work day runs and when you take breaks, and it only keeps you online inside those windows.

  • Set work hours per weekday, including overnight shifts.
  • Add a lunch break, a school run or a gym slot, each on its own days.
  • Outside your hours, Teams and Slack show you as Away on their usual timers.
  • Statuses you pick yourself, like Busy or Do not disturb, are left alone.

A typical Tuesday Work 09:00–17:30 · Lunch 12:30–13:30

Privacy

Reads nothing. Collects nothing.

Awayproof doesn't look at your messages, channels or files. It doesn't have analytics, and it doesn't send your settings anywhere. The only thing it does inside Teams and Slack is say "this tab is still in use."

Read the privacy policy

  • No message accessIt never reads chats, channels, files or contacts.
  • No analytics or trackingNo usage data is collected about you or your workspace.
  • Settings stay on your deviceYour hours, breaks and toggles are stored locally in your browser.
  • Payments handled by Dodo PaymentsThe trial needs no card or email. Billing runs through Dodo Payments, where you enter your email and card when you subscribe.
Pricing

Try it for a week, then decide

7 days free, no card required. Both plans include every feature.

Monthly

$3.99 / month

Good if you want to keep it flexible.

  • Teams and Slack
  • Work hours and breaks
  • Keep computer awake
  • Cancel anytime
Coming soon to Chrome
Save about 40%

Yearly

$29 / year

Works out to about $2.42 a month.

  • Teams and Slack
  • Work hours and breaks
  • Keep computer awake
  • Cancel anytime
Coming soon to Chrome

Prices in USD. Payments are processed by Dodo Payments, the merchant of record.

FAQ

Straight answers

Including the things Awayproof can't do.

Does Awayproof work with the Teams or Slack desktop app?

No. Awayproof is a browser extension, so it only works with the web versions: teams.microsoft.com and app.slack.com open in a tab in Chrome, Brave, Edge or another Chromium browser. If you use the desktop apps, you would need to switch to the web versions for Awayproof to help.

Do I need to keep the Teams or Slack tab open?

Yes. The tab has to be open and the browser has to be running. It doesn't need to be the tab you're looking at. Awayproof tells Teams and Slack the tab is still visible and in use, so it can sit in the background while you work in other tabs.

Will it override Busy, Do not disturb or other statuses I set?

No. Awayproof only prevents the automatic switch to Away caused by inactivity. If you set yourself to Busy, Do not disturb, Be right back or Appear away, that choice stays as you set it.

What happens if my computer goes to sleep or I lock it?

If the computer sleeps, the lid is closed or you lock the screen yourself, the browser stops running normally and Teams or Slack may show you as Away. The optional Keep computer awake setting prevents sleep and the automatic screen lock while Awayproof is active, but it can't stop a manual lock or a closed lid.

Can Awayproof read my messages?

No. Awayproof doesn't read messages, channels, files or any other content. It sends the same lightweight activity signal the Teams and Slack web apps send when you move your mouse, and nothing else. It collects no personal data and has no analytics.

Is it OK to use Awayproof at work?

That depends on your employer. Awayproof is built for people who are working but not touching the keyboard, such as reading, thinking or taking a call. Some organizations have rules about presence indicators or browser extensions. Check your organization's policies and use Awayproof in line with them.

How do I stop it from keeping me online when I'm actually away?

Set your work hours and add breaks, such as lunch. Outside those windows Awayproof stops, so Teams and Slack show you as Away on their normal timers. You can also switch Teams or Slack off individually in the popup. The toolbar icon is green when Awayproof is active and grey when it's paused.

Why did Awayproof stop working after a Teams or Slack update?

Microsoft and Slack change their web apps regularly. An update can temporarily stop Awayproof from working until the extension is updated to match. If that happens, email support@awayproof.com and mention which service and browser you use.

How does the free trial work, and can I cancel?

You get 7 days free with no card or email required. After that it's $3.99 per month or $29 per year. Payments are handled by Dodo Payments, which emails you a license key to enter in the extension, and you can cancel anytime.

Which languages does Awayproof support?

English, Portuguese, Spanish, German and French.

Get back to the work that doesn't need a mouse

Free for 7 days. Use it in line with your organization's policies.

Coming soon to Chrome Coming soon to Edge