# Notification Indicator in App Bar

**URL:** <https://community.glideapps.com/t/notification-indicator-in-app-bar/68272>\
**Category:** Feature Requests\
**Tags:** data-sync, push-notifications\
**Created:** [November 30, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/notification-indicator-in-app-bar/68272 "2023-11-30T17:15:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![Julian\_Aguilar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/julian_aguilar/32/38807_2.png) [@Julian\_Aguilar](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Julian_Aguilar)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/notification-indicator-in-app-bar/68272/1 "2023-11-30T17:15:39Z")

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**Description:** I am proposing the addition of a notification indicator within the app bar of Glide Apps. This feature should:

1. **Display a Red Indicator:** Show a small, red notification bubble on the app bar.
2. **Count-Based Alerts:** The indicator should display a number, representing the count of specific items that require user attention. This count would be dynamically pulled from a designated counter field within the app’s database.
3. **User Interaction:** When tapped, it should take the user to the relevant section of the app where they can address these items.
4. **Automatic Updates:** The indicator should update in real-time as the count changes in the database.
5. **Visibility and Accessibility:** The indicator should be prominently visible on the app bar and easily accessible.

**Purpose and Benefits:** This feature aims to improve user engagement by providing a clear and immediate visual cue for pending items that require user action. It would be particularly useful for apps that involve task management, user interactions, or time-sensitive content.

**Impact:** Implementing this feature would greatly enhance the user experience by keeping them informed about pending tasks or notifications in a non-intrusive yet effective manner, encouraging more frequent and efficient app usage.

I believe this addition would not only elevate the functionality of my app but also bring substantial value to the Glide Apps user community.

Thank you for considering this enhancement. I am eager to hear your thoughts and feedback on this suggestion.